Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

By Krista Pool

5 from 5 votes

on Dec 09, 2017, Updated Dec 13, 2024

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This has been my go-to recipes for many years now. I almost always have everything I need to make this on hand. My whole family loves it and it’s packed with protein, which makes meeting my protein goal for the day pretty easy.

Ingredients to make Stay Fit Mom Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Table of Contents

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
  • Cream Cheese
  • Diced toamtoes
  • Corn
  • Black beans
  • Green Chiles
  • Ranch Seasoning
  • Cumin
  • Salt & pepper

Can I Use Frozen Chicken?

Yes! Frozen or raw chicken breast will work just fine. I use frozen most of the time. If using the pressure cooker you don’t even need to worry about adjusting the time on this one.

Do You Drain the Cans?

I don’t drain the cans, no. If you prefer to do so I would just suggest adding an extra 3/4 cup of water or broth to the recipe before cooking.

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili step by step in the slow cooker. #chickenchili


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Can I Make This in the Instant Pot?

Yes! While I prefer the slow cook for the best texture of the chicken, the instant pot makes this so quick when you’re in a pinch. Just set to soup for 20 minutes and then mix in the cream cheese when it’s done.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION / MACROS

Makes: 9 servings

Serving size: 260g (1 cup)

Calories: 250

Macros: 31.6p / 20.1c / 6.1f

Stay Fit Mom Cream Cheese Chicken Chili topped with avocado, cheese, and green onions. #chickenchili

Topping Ideas

  • Shredded Cheese
  • Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Sour Cream
  • Avocado
  • Fritos (Our favorite!)
  • Sweet Potato Crackers

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5 from 5 votes

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}

By: Krista Pool
Your go-tp easy weeknight meal to throw in the slow cooker or pressure cooker. Your whole family will love this cozy meal!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 9
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless, chicken breast (I use 3 of the big frozen Kirkland brand breasts)
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, I like the chili ready kind best and often use 2 cans to make it a bit soupier
  • 15 oz. can black beans
  • 15 oz. can corn
  • 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • 8 oz. block 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, if you use chili ready diced tomatoes you can skip this
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Throw all ingredients in your Instant Pot, starting with your chicken on the bottom. Do not rinse or drain cans, and do not stir.
  • Put the Instant Pot on the soup setting for 20 minutes.
  • Quick release pressure when finished.
  • Remove chicken breasts to shred in Kitchen Aid or using forks and then place back in soup.

Notes

If cooking in a slow cooker, set on low for 6-8 hours.
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Nutrition

Serving: 260g, Calories: 250kcal, Carbohydrates: 20.1g, Protein: 31.6g, Fat: 6.1g, Fiber: 4g
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30 Comments

    1. Hi Kathleen, I don’t add any extra liquid and it turns out great. I don’t strain my cans though, so I do count on that liquid. If you strain your cans, make sure to add some extra water or broth.

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  2. 5 stars
    LOVE this recipe! I make it for post balloon flights in the fall and it always disappears before the end of the night! So easy too! Every time I make it, my mom says “oh that’s the one I like!” so I give her my leftovers.

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  3. 5 stars
    Delicious! This will be in our dinner rotation for sure. Even my younger, pickier eater finished his whole bowl. Tasty and easy! Thank you!

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  5. 5 stars
    Just made this for a snow day today and the method is great. I was nervous about putting the creamcheese in with everything else in the instant pot but it worked out perfectly and did not separate like creamcheese sometimes can. The only swap I made was I used pinto beans instead of black.

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