Classic Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Chili
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring chicken, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, this chili is perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese diced into chunks for easy melting
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese avoid pre-shredded cheese for better melting
Optional Toppings
- Green onions chopped
- Bacon bits
- Sour cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Dice the cream cheese into chunks.
Cooking
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Add the cream of chicken soup directly over the chicken.
- Top the soup layer with the diced cream cheese.
- Pour the chicken broth over the mixture.
- Drain and add the diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Gently stir all the ingredients together to ensure even coating.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken directly into the chili using two forks and mix back into the chili.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Notes
This dish is very versatile and can be customized with different toppings and sides. Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter version, or add beans for a vegetarian option.