This recipe is one of those miracles.
It's a miracle because:
a) It's super easy with very little hassle AND
b) my husband told me I could make it every week and he'd be happy
Yeah. It's that good. And, while Ben isn't really a picky eater, he can be kind of particular when it comes to food. Unfortunately for me, his mom is an excellent cook, and I live in a state of constant distress hoping that I'll some day live up to her potential.
Just kidding. I don't do that.
I know I'll never reach her level :)
But really, it is difficult to find a recipe that Ben loves. And to find one he tells me to make every week? Yeah. Kind of a big deal.
Here's another reason why I love it:
Anyhow, let's get on with the cooking, shall we?
First you start with some frozen chicken breasts. They don't have to be frozen. Mine were.
Turns out frozen chicken isn't very photogenic. Oh well.
I'm not much of a tomato kind of girl. But I don't mind it if it's small.
You will probably end up with some small chunks of cream cheese that won't blend in. As long as they aren't too big, they're not a problem. Unless you don't enjoy creamy bursts of deliciousness. Then it might be.
Mine was the best (sorry, but it's true).
Go T-Birds!
I mean the chili.
Sorry, sometimes I mix up my words.
Feel free to top with chips or some extra cheese, but it's definitely delish on its own.
CREAMY CHICKEN CHILI
2 chicken breasts
1 can tomatoes
1 can corn (undrained)
1 can beans (drained and rinsed)
1-2 cans water
1 package Ranch dressing mix
1 T. cumin
1 t. chili powder
1 t. onion powder
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese.
Combine all ingredients in crockpot, placing cream cheese on top. Let cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high 3-4 hours. Right before serving, shred chicken. Then stir to combine, making sure to break up all the pieces of cream cheese.
May serve with tortilla chips and shredded cheese, if desired.
**This recipe is really adaptable. If you're feeding fewer people, feel free to omit the extra water for a creamier chili. But if you need to feed a large group, add extra water and feel free to add extra chicken, tomatoes and/or beans. I've done it both ways, and, while the creaminess changes, it's always delicious.