Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
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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!

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!
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.
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
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They will just add a little more fat to your chili.
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!
Leftover chicken chili should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep well for a few days.

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.
More Delicious Soup and Chili Recipes
- Instant Pot Lasagna Soup has all of the same flavors as lasagna but is served up as a cozy bowl of soup.
- White Bean Soup is an easy 30-minute recipe! Fresh kale, carrots, bacon, and white beans simmer together for a hearty and filling soup.
- My Easy Chili is made with ground beef, beans, and seasonings and so comforting and delicious!
- Southwest Chicken Soup is loaded with chicken, black beans, and spices – it’s perfect for a cold winter night!
- Taco Soup is one our family favorites I make on repeat!
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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
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
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of a crock pot. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne pepper.
- Then top with diced onion, garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- When cooking time is done remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker.
- Add diced cream cheese and half into the crock pot, stir and cook on high for 15 minutes or until the cream cheese is melted.
- Stir and serve with desired toppings.
Tips
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.
Michele says
I made this last night, it was easy and delicious!
Julie Evink says
Great to hear Michele!
Danielle says
I am making this right now and can’t wait to eat it for dinner. My question is, is it 4 or 8 ounces of cream cheese mixed with the half and half? I see 4 ounces on the recipe but I see 8 ounces on one of the comments. Thank you!
Julie Evink says
It’s 4 ounces as stated in the recipe.
Jess says
cheese is not listed in ingredients yet directions say to add it in st the end.