Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chile

Richness of cream cheese is added to a delicious and creamy crock pot chicken chili that is cooked to perfection. Ideal for a simple and cozy dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
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• 1 can corn kernels, drained
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• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
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• 1 packet taco seasoning
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• 1 tsp cumin
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• 1 tsp chili powder
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• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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• 1/2 tsp onion powder
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• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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• 1/2 cup chicken broth
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• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions:

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot

Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper over the chicken

Pour chicken broth over the ingredients

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender

About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the crock pot

In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with a ladle of hot liquid from the crock pot until smooth

Stir the cream cheese mixture into the crock pot until well combined

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to melt and the flavors to meld

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro

Enjoy!