Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
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
- 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.
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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
Topping Ideas
- Shredded Cheese
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Sour Cream
- Avocado
- Fritos (Our favorite!)
- Sweet Potato Crackers
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Cream Cheese Chicken Chili {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}
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
Nutrition
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Such an easy “dump and go” recipe and it tastes sooooo good. It’s in our regular rotation now.
This is really just 2 pounds of chicken, right? I did it with three and there was so much chicken and then I ran the macros with three three pounds and protein was a bit over 40 so thinking it’s 2. Unless I’m completely mixed up.
It was absolutely delicious though and I love that I have some extra prepped chicken for the week.
I’ve made this a few times in the last couple of years. I haven’t made it in awhile, but am about to again but want to try it with ground turkey since that’s what I have in my fridge and I wanted to use it before it goes bad. Have you tried it with ground meat?? I know you put in the chicken raw, but could you do it the same with ground meat?? I’ve done other chili or bowl recipes and they’ve said to cook it in the IP for a little and then put all the other ingredients in. Wondering if I should follow that same principle.
Hi Seisha, I would cook the ground Turkey first, and then add all the other ingredients. I’m sure it will be great! Enjoy.
I noticed that you said you “often add 2 cans of the tomatoes” to make it more soupy. When you calculated the macros, is it for 1 can of tomatoes or two? Thank you.
The macros are calculated for 1 can.
Hey Krista, have you ever tried freezing this? If so, how did it turn out?
Yes I have, it freezes great! ??
If using a crockpot, do you put your chicken in while still frozen or do you thaw first?
Hi Katie! I put them in frozen.
This recipe was such a hit at my house, we now have it in our regular 2-week rotation. Even my 3 yo son loves it, and that’s saying something!
It never gets old hearing this! Thanks so much! Enjoy!
Hi! Can’t wait to make this on Sunday! Do I need to alter cooking method/times at all if I use fresh chicken breasts? Thanks!
No need to alter the times. ?
This recipe is one of my favorites! I have a savory palate so trying to find recipes that mimic my favorite foods can be a challenge. This recipe is so delicious and I would recommend trying it. Also, it is so easy to make so you really can’t mess it up. FYI I put my crock pot on low for 6 hours and then it automatically transitions to the “warming” setting by itself. I do it this way so the chicken does not dry out.
Any suggestions on a replacement for the ranch seasoning mix to mix this dairy free? I can get dairy free cream cheese, but need to figure out the ranch part!
You could make your own ranch seasoning. Here is a great recipe from a friend of ours: https://www.thepinningmama.com/whole30-homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix/
Thanks so much!
This recipe looks and sounds amazing! I will definitely be making it soon. I do have a question though, when making a recipe like this that yields multiple servings, how do you ensure you are getting an equal portion of protein? Do you pull your chicken out and measure before you eat your serving?
Hey Kayla! I do NOT separate my chicken. At the end of the day it’s not going to be exactly portioned out evenly, but it will be really close. Consistency is what really matters, so don’t stress about getting it perfect.
I don’t know for sure, but I don’t worry about it.