Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Chili

A close up of crack chicken chili in a wooden bowl with a spoon slotted into the side.

Crack Chicken Chili is the most flavorful bowl of chili you will ever have. Topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and my homemade version of healthy ranch dressing, you will have this recipe on repeat for sure!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Fat

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings people

Calories 100kcal

Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless, and all fat trimmed off
15 oz can of sweet whole-kernel golden corn drained
15 oz can of black beans rinsed and drained
10 oz can of diced tomatoes NOT drained
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 slices turkey bacon cooked, cooled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion flakes
1 tsp chives
⅛ tsp salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
8 oz package of cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
plain greek yogurt optional topping

Instructions

Step 1 - Place your chicken breast at the bottom of your slow cooker and top with corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, onion flakes, dried dill, dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper.
Step 2 - Top with your cream cheese and chicken broth.
Step 3 - Cover the lid and set the slow cooker on slow for 4 hours or high for 8 hours.
Step 4 - Meanwhile, cook your turkey bacon on a non-stick skillet. Once cooked let cool between 2 pieces of paper towel to absorb any excess grease. Once cooled, chop into bite-sized pieces.
Step 5 - Using 2 forks shred your chicken pieces either in the slow cooker or remove them and shred them in a bowl one by one then add them back to your slow cooker.
Step 6 - Stir cheddar cheese and turkey bacon into chili.
Step 7 - Serve in bowls topped with more cheddar cheese (if desired), chives, and plain greek yogurt.

Notes

How to reheat this dish!

You might not have any leftovers if you love this recipe as much as my family does, but if you do need to heat it up for a number of people then place it in a pot on the stove set on medium heat and stir it until heated through.

If you only need one serving then scoop some into a bowl and heat it up in the microwave. If you use the microwave heat it up in 30 seconds increments stirring it in between.

How to store this dish!

Pour your cooled creamy crack chicken chili into an air-tight container and keep in your fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze this dish by pouring the cooled chili into freezer bags and sealing them shut. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to make this dish on the stove!

Add all ingredients to a large pot set at medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and you are able to shred it easily.

How can the kids help?
This is an easy recipe to include your children in. Since it's chili everything is thrown into the slow cooker and then you set it and forget it ;) Have your kiddos help you toss all ingredients into the crock pot!

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