Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken

Sweet, creamy, tangy and ridiculously easy — this Slow Cooker Sweet Chicken Chili is the perfect no-stress dinner. With just four ingredients, the slow cooker does almost all the work. Serve the tender shredded chicken and creamy sweet chili sauce over jasmine rice with steamed green beans for an easy dinner the whole family will love.

Why You'll Love It

• Only 4 ingredients

• Minimal prep

• No stovetop required

• Sweet, creamy and savory

• Perfect for busy weeknights

• The slow cooker does the work

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours
Total Time: About 5–6 hours
Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

• 1 bottle sweet chili sauce

• 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese

For Serving

• Cooked jasmine rice

• Steamed green beans

Instructions

1. Add the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.

2. Layer the ingredients. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken. Pour the sweet chili sauce over the top, then place the block of cream cheese on top.

3. Slow cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

4. Shred and stir. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir everything together until the cream cheese is completely incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

5. Serve. Spoon the sweet chicken over cooked jasmine rice and serve with steamed green beans.

Shell's Tip

Don't skip the final stir! The cream cheese melts into the sweet chili sauce as the chicken cooks, but shredding the chicken and giving everything a really good stir at the end is what turns it into that creamy, flavorful sauce that coats every bite.

Serving Suggestion

I love serving this over fluffy jasmine rice with steamed green beans. The rice soaks up all that creamy sweet chili sauce, and the green beans add a fresh, simple side to balance out the meal.