Crack Chicken Chili
A rich, creamy, and addictive chicken chili made with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and taco seasoning. Known for its irresistible flavor, this 'crack' chicken chili is a crowd-pleaser perfect for game days or cozy dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz corn, drained
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 oz packet
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 oz packet
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside to cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated into the chili, about 5–7 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with desired toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Notes
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, tortilla chips.