Rocking Crockpot Chicken Chili, That Slaps!

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.

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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!

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Rockn' Crockpot Chicken Chili

This easy ROCKN' crockpot chicken chili recipe will have your whole family coming back for seconds! 

Course Dinner, slow cooker

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 8

Author Andie Thueson

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

1. Put the chicken in the crock pot.
2. Top with the tomatoes, corn,
3. the drained and rinsed beans,
4. ranch dressing, cumin, and taco seasoning,
5. stir to combine then top with the cream cheese.
6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring one or twice to blend in the cheese.
7. 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}