Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili is so easy you don't have to thaw the chicken! With cream cheese and classic Southwest flavors like corn and beans. Serve with warm, buttered cornbread.
Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili
Okay, folks. Earlier this month I shared a Crockpot Beef Chili recipe (which is delicious and easy, so hop over and check it out!), and today we're going to switch it up with chicken with this Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili.
I know it looks like a really long ingredient list, but it's actually very easy with very little prep work. Just onion chopping and measuring out spices. There are quite a few spices in this Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili recipe because they really makes the flavors pop and prevents it from becoming a kind of monotonous tasting slow cooker dish.
But if measuring out the spices still seems like a too much, you can always omit everything but the chili powder and cumin, and sub the rest with a packet of ranch seasoning mix. It should still come out pretty close.
Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili is a creamy chili with the Southwest flavors of corn and beans, along with some spice from the green chiles. Don't forget about the toppings like sour cream or freshly shredded cheddar cheese! And a yummy cornbread, like this Apple Cornbread or Crockpot Southwest Cornbread!
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Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili Recipe
Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles UNdrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) can whole kernel corn drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup water (or chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese cubed
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for serving
- Additional toppings such as sour cream, chopped onions, or sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add black beans, corn, water, and spices. Stir to combine.
- Place cream cheese on top of mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours.
- Before serving, remove chicken. Shred with a fork, then return to the slow cooker. Stir to combine chicken and cream cheese into the chili mixture.
- Add salt to taste.
- Serve warm with freshly chopped cilantro and additional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped onions.
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