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Crack Chicken Chili

Crack Chicken Chili

This Crack Chicken Chili combines shredded chicken, beans, and spices for a delicious, hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 591 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces corn, drained and rinsed
  • 14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces diced green chiles
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 0.25 cups tomato sauce (El Pato Mexican or regular)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 packets dry ranch seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Place 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, and add in 3 cups chicken broth, 15 ounces pinto beans, 15 ounces black beans, 15 ounces corn, 14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes, 8 ounces diced green chiles, 8 slices cooked bacon, 0.25 cup tomato sauce, 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 packets dry ranch seasoning, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 2 teaspoons cumin.
  • Cook the chili until the chicken has fully cooked through. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it.
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything to fully incorporate.
  • Serve the chili with cilantro, limes, sour cream, or any of your favorite chili toppings!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 50gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1374mgPotassium: 1094mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1502IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Chili, Comfort Food, Crack Chicken Chili, easy dinner, Slow Cooker
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