Dinner for 12
Chicken Cream Cheese Chili
$4.41for 4370 minServes 12
Chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and cream cheese cook slowly with spices for a rich, hearty chili.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Corn kernels, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 10 oz$0.08/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Broth, 6.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.23 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Relish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 370 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cookerGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.10 per serving$4.41 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 15 oz can black beans
- 15 oz can white beans
- 1 onion
- 15 oz can of corn
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2/5 oz ranch dressing mix packet
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- shredded mexican cheese
Steps
- Place the chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the drained beans and corn, then stir in the onion, tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, and ranch mix.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Shred the chicken in the cooker, then stir in the cream cheese and cook covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and top each portion with shredded Mexican cheese.
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