My favorite mid-week meals are ones that are super easy to throw together and have simple ingredients that I usually have on hand at any given time.
This delicious crockpot chicken chili is a stand-out “go-to.” It is super simple to throw together on a busy morning and come home to a warm home-cooked meal that “slaps,” as the kids say.
Life is crazy enough without making it more challenging by making a meal that requires a lot of time! I really do enjoy the process of cooking a beautiful full meal. But some days ain’t nobody got time for that.
With a little prep and minimal effort, you can get a fabulous meal on the table in less time than it would take you to get take out! I am ALL for that! Some may call it lazy; I call it smart!
A while ago, I stumbled upon this yummy recipe for Crockpot Chicken Chili on Rita’s Recipes. How could you go wrong??! The recipe looked like a winner, so I gave it a try. The first time I made it was good, and my family gobbled it up.
But by nature, I am a constant recipe tweaker. I tweak with a recipe until it is perfect! So after a couple of my infamous tweaks, I found the winning combination for the best crockpot chicken chili.
It has a robust southwestern vibe, which makes it sooo good! I know Spring is upon us, and you might be wondering why I am posting a chili recipe that is typically reserved for fall. I firmly believe Chili is a dish that can be eaten YEAR round! And with fresh lime squeezed on top, some sour cream, avocados, and fresh cilantro, this can be a fresh and light spring/summer dish as well!
Rockn' Crockpot Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- Rockin' Chicken Crock Pot Chili
- Adapted from Rita's Recipes
- 2 chicken breasts -- I just throw them frozen and all
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 can chicken broth - this gives it more of a soup consistency
- 1 pkg frozen corn -- {I am a corn snob we don't do canned corn but feel free if you have a can on hand}
- 1 can black beans rinsed -- this is the most time-consuming part
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can fire roasted green chilies
- 1 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
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Put the chicken in the crock pot.
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Top with the tomatoes, corn,
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the drained and rinsed beans,
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ranch dressing, cumin, and taco seasoning,
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stir to combine then top with the cream cheese.
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Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring one or twice to blend in the cheese.
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Shred the chicken into large pieces. Garnish with limes, cilantro, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and chips!!! Trust me peeps this one is a keeper!!!
As you can see, this crockpot chicken chili dinner a cinch to throw together. Perfect for those hectic busy days. My family LOVES this one, and I have been making it for years now, and I would definitely consider it one of my default “go-to’s.”
I mean, just look at it!! And with healthy tomatoes, black beans, and corn – my kiddos are getting a “healthy-ish” meal that I can be okay with and that they are excited about veggies and all!
For more “EASY family friendly Dump and Go Crockpot Meals” Check these out!
- Lazy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
- Healthy Crockpot French Dip Wraps
- Honey Siracha Crockpot Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Pesto Orzo Soup
- No Harm Chicken Parm
{Resources For Recipe}
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker – This is the perfect size for families! And with the snap-on lids, it will help prevent spills and be brought to BBQs and Potlucks without any hint of a spill!
- Slow Cooker Liners! – If you have not heard of crockpot/slow cooker liners, let me be the first to fill you in!! They are awesome! When you’re done cooking and serving your meal – just scoop any leftovers if there are any. And then grab the bag and throw it away – clean up done!!! They work so well! You’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. LOL! {See Video – to see how they work}
Gotta try this one. Love checking out your blog! Keep the yummy recipes coming!
Thanks for checking out my bloggity blog!! You'll love this one it's a hit at our house 🙂 <br />
I totally made this last night and it was Deeeeelicious! Everyone loved it and my very picky 6 year old even had two helpings because it was "so good!" Thanks for the great recipe! Love your blog!
Yum! I think I've had tried something similar to this but this recipe looks soo good!! Crockpot meals are the best! I will have to try this recipe!<br />Rachel @ R&R Workshop
Can I use chicken thighs?
I don’t see why not, I bet the extra fat on the thighs will give a nice boost in flavor!
Also can I use diced tomatoes or chili tomatoes..? My store was out of rotel.
Such a DELICIOUS MEAL! We loved the flavors.
Ummm…. yesss! More like yumm… yess! This was so easy to make and a life savior recipe when I don’t know what to make.
So easy and so good, definitely one to add to my rotation!