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Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili

Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili

A quick and easy recipe for Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover)
Chili Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Creamy Component
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
Toppings (Optional)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onions, chopped
  • tortilla chips

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced
  2. Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ranch seasoning, chili powder, and cumin.
    1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 15-ounce can corn, drained, 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  3. Add the shredded chicken to the pot. Mix well to ensure everything is combined.
    2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth and creamy.
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup chicken broth
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the chili pot. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy, cheesy chili.
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup chicken broth
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Ladle the Cream Cheese Crack Chicken Chili into bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
    shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, chopped, tortilla chips