Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Name: Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 245 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat); 1 yellow onion (minced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 24 ounces low sodium chicken broth; 2 cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces each); 2 cans diced green chiles (4.5 ounces each); 15 ounces can whole kernel corn; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (diced); ½ cup half and half; Toppings: Sliced jalapenos and avocados (sour cream, minced fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, shredded cheese)

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By: Julie Evink35 Comments

Posted: 01/23/22 Updated: 01/24/22

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Every bite of this Crock Pot White Chicken Chili is bursting with flavor from the delicious combination of chicken, beans, green chiles and spices. It’s creamy and so delicious to warm up with!

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Overhead image of white bowl with Crock Pot White Chicken Chili topped with sour cream, tortilla strips, sliced avocado

There’s nothing better than a cozy bowl of chili when it’s cold – it’s one of my favorite dishes to make for my family when we need a warm-up!

I have several chili recipes, but today it’s all about this crock pot white chicken chili recipe. It’s creamy, cheesy, and comforting!

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Why This Recipe Works

It’s so easy and great for weeknights – everything cooks in the slow cooker! You don’t have to do any pre-cooking steps. I love that because who wants to brown chicken at seven in the morning?

It has the best creamy texture. It’s not too thin or too thick – it’s just right! Cream cheese is the ingredient that makes it the best creamy white chicken chili.

It’s loaded with flavor! Green chile and chili seasonings combine to give this chicken chili the best flavor.

It goes with all the toppings. Isn’t the best part garnishing your bowl of chili with all of your favorite toppings? Toppings make this crockpot recipe a filling main dish – all it needs is some cornbread to go on the side for dunking.

If you love slow cooker recipes, this needs to be next on your list!

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts – if there’s any excess fat go ahead and trim it off.
Minced yellow onion
Minced cloves garlic
Low sodium chicken broth – or you can use low sodium chicken stock.
Great Northern beans – drain and rinse the beans before using them. You can also use cannellini beans, pinto beans, or black beans to switch it up!
Canned diced green chile – use mild or hot green chilies for a kick of heat!
Canned whole kernel corn – or you can use frozen corn!
Salt and ground black pepper
Pantry Spices: Ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper
Reduced-fat cream cheese – cut it into cubes.
Half and half – this adds richness and makes the chili so creamy.

How to Make It

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle all of the seasonings over the top.

Top the chicken with the onions, garlic, beans, green chile, and corn. Pour the chicken broth over the top. Stir to combine.

Place the lid on the crock pot and cook the chili on low for eight hours or on low for three to four hours.

Chicken breasts with seasonings and spices in black crock pot liner

Spoon stirring soup ingredients in black crock pot

Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it. Place it back in the chili and stir to combine.

Add the cream cheese and half and half. Stir and then cook the chicken chili on high for 15 minutes to thicken it. Once the cream cheese is melted and smooth, it’s ready to serve!

Chicken Chili Topping Ideas!

The only thing your chili needs are some amazing toppings to finish it off. Here are some of our favorites:

Sliced jalapeno peppers
Diced avocado or try a scoop of guacamole
Sour cream
Minced fresh cilantro or sliced green onions
Crumbled tortilla chips or tortilla strips
A squeeze of fresh lime juice
Shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese

Can you use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They will just add a little more fat to your chili.

Can you make it in an Instant Pot?

I haven’t tested this recipe in an Instant Pot. I have a beef chili recipe you can make in your IP, so give that one a try!

How should you store it?

Leftover chicken chili should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep well for a few days.

White bowl with Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili and toppings

If you need a cozy warm dinner idea you can’t go wrong with this slow cooker white chicken chili! You will love the flavors and it’s so easy you’ll want it in your permanent dinner rotation.

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Meet Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!