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Creamy Chicken Chili for Slow Cooker and Instant Pot

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An easy, delicious Creamy Chicken Chili recipe that your whole family will love. Make it as an entree or serve it with tortilla chips as an appetizer!

A spoon dipped into a bowl of creamy chicken chili

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Why I Love This Recipe

Every year, my neighborhood has a get-together that includes a soup and chili competition.

For some reason, competition really gets me going and I love to take on the challenge. Because of this, for the past five years, I have entered and won the contest! 

This Creamy Chicken Chili has won twice! The first time I made this chili, I prepared it in a slow cooker which was super easy.

Last year I wanted to convert the recipe to be made in my Instant Pot and I love it just as much! 

Creamy Chicken Chili

This chili recipe really is a “dump and go” type recipe. And with the addition of the Instant Pot instructions, it can be made in under 30 minutes!

You’ll be enjoying a warm bowl of the creamy goodness before you know it. It’s the perfect recipe for a cool fall or winter night, or to serve to guests on game day.

I like to serve it with a warm slice of Sweet Moist Corn Bread or in a yummy bread bowl.

If you want, this chili is thick enough to be served as a dip with tortilla chips! It’s the perfect entree or appetizer.

Two bowls of creamy chicken chili topped with sour cream.

Ingredients for Creamy Chicken Chili

*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Chicken Breasts
  • Black Beans
  • Red Beans
  • Corn
  • Rotel or Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • Spices: Chili Powder, Cumin, Onion Powder, Ranch Dressing Seasoning Packet
  • Liquid Smoke
  • Cream Cheese
Shredded Chicken on a plate.

Creamy Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Instructions

[1] Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken breasts at the bottom.

[2] Pour the can of black beans, red beans, corn, and Rotel over the chicken.

[3] Sprinkle the spices, ranch dressing packet, and liquid smoke over the bean mixture and stir lightly to mix.

[4] Place the cream cheese on top and cover the slow cooker with the lid.

[5] Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.

[6] About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken, shred and place back in the slow cooker.

[7] Stir the chili until the cream cheese is melted and all mixed in.

A scoop of creamy chicken chili.

Creamy Chicken Chili Instant Pot Instructions

[1] Spray  the inside of the Instant Pot with non-stick cooking spray.

[2] Place the chicken in the bottom of the pot.

[3] Pour the rest of the ingredients, except for the cream cheese, over the chicken.

[4] Put the lid on and close the vent. Set the manual timer for 20 minutes.

[5] When the timer goes off, do a quick release and remove the chicken.

[6] Cube the softened cream cheese and add it to the chili to melt while you shred the chicken.

[7] Add the shredded chicken back to the Instant Pot

Serve the chili once the cream cheese is mixed in.

A bowl of creamy chicken chili topped with cheese and sour cream.

Top this delicious Creamy Chicken Chili with sour cream, cheese, salsa, jalapeños, tortilla strips, etc. I promise this will be one of the easiest, yummiest, chili recipe you’ll ever make!

Make sure you Pin this recipe for later! It is one you definitely won’t want to forget! 

If you post your creation on Instagram, tag @mommymousecllubhouse! I want to see what you’ve made!

A spoon dipped into a bowl of creamy chicken chili

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Chili

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

An easy, delicious Creamy Chicken Chili recipe that your whole family will love. Make it as an entree or serve with chips as an appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Can Black Beans, 15 ounces
  • 1 Can Red or Chili Beans, 15 ounces
  • 1 Can Corn, 15 ounces
  • 1 Can Rotel, or Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1 Packet Ranch Dressing, I used Hidden Valley
  • 1 Block cream cheese, 8 ounces, softened

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

  1. Pour a can of black beans, read beans, corn, and Rotel over the chicken.
  2. Sprinkle the spices, ranch packet, and liquid smoke over the bean mixture. Stir lightly to mix.
  3. Place the cream cheese on top. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 house or low for 6-8 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken and shred.
  5. Replace the chicken and stir the chili until the cream cheese is melted and all mixed in. Serve with toppings.

Instant Pot Instructions

  1. Place chicken in the Instant Pot and cover with the remaining ingredients, except the cream cheese.
  2. Put the lid on and close the vent. Set the manual timer for 20 minutes.
  3. When the timer goes off, do a quick release and remove the chicken.
  4. Cube the softened cream cheese and add to the chili to melt while you shred the chicken.
  5. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and serve once the cream cheese is mixed in. Serve with toppings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 Bowl
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 419Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1693mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 10gSugar: 9gProtein: 26g

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Carolyn

Sunday 14th of July 2019

How much cream cheese? Recipe doesn't say.

mindymoser

Monday 15th of July 2019

Sorry about that! I just fixed the recipe. It is 1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese.

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