I don’t know about everyone else, but I love the holiday season. You know what else happens this time of year-cold weather, comfort food and cashmere sweaters. Speaking of food and weather…There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili, to warm you up, after a cold day. Instead of the same ole’ chili  you always tend make, you should mix-it-up, add a little diversity to your family’s dinner table. Luckily, I have the perfect (Crock-Pot)recipe, tested and approved by the pickiest eater-MY HUSBAND.The first time I made this chili he was reluctant to give it a try, because he doesn’t like tomatoes and it was “different”. He didn’t remain reluctant for too long. Not only did he have the chili for dinner, he took a HUGE bowl of it to work the next day. I decided it was safe to add this recipe to our normal dinner rotation, at least during the cooler months. So, if you want an easy-to-make and easy-to-please recipe try this one out!!!!! Details below↓↓↓

{The Ingredients}

-1 (15 oz) can Black Beans
-1 (15.25 oz)can Whole Kernel Corn, undrained
-1 can Rotel, undrained (Original)
-1 package Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix 
-1 tsp Cumin
-1 Tbsp Chili Powder
-1 tsp Onion Powder
-8 oz Package light Cream Cheese (1 package)
-2 or 3 Chicken Breasts

{The Directions}

◊Prep: 5 mins  ◊Cook: 6-8 hours  ◊Servings: 4-5

1. Drain and rinse the black beans.
2. Place the chicken at the bottom of pot, then pour the entire can of corn (undrained), rotel and black beans on top of the chicken.
3. Top (ingredients above) with the seasonings (cumin, onion power, chili powder) and ranch mix. Stir thoroughly.
4. Place the cream cheese on top, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Lastly, stir the cream cheese into the chili and use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Mix everything together. {Note: The chicken, if cooked all the way through, should shred (easily) without having to use a knife.)
6. Serve and ENJOY!

Yummy!

A special thanks to Trish, my boss’s wife, she was the one who gave me this amazing recipe. When I received the email(recipe), there were already many indications of its deliciousness:

1. My Boss NEVER eats leftovers, but he will eat this chili a day later.

2. They have three children, so it must be kid approved.

3. Cream Cheese….I love cream cheese.

4. I didn’t really need any more reasons, I was sold. 

I hope y’all will try this recipe out with your family/friend/husband/boyfriend. If you do, please comment{Pinterest}, share and spread the deliciousness around! 

Love,

M&MJ

P.S. For those who don’t know, yesterday I did my first Instagram giveaway. With the holidays(my favorite time of year) coming up, I will be having MULTIPLE giveaways on social media. In order win/enter you must be following me. Links to my Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest are located on the HOME page.