Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
A cozy, creamy white chicken chili slow-cooked to tender perfection with simple pantry staples, perfect for comforting meals on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) diced green chilies, mild or medium
- 3 cups (24 fl oz / 720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, and if using, finely dice the jalapeño after removing seeds. Drain and rinse the white beans.
- Layer the crockpot: place chicken breasts at the bottom, then add onion, garlic, beans, green chilies, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth gently.
- Cook on low for about 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours if short on time.
- About 15 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir to combine.
- Soften cream cheese if cold, then stir into chili until fully melted and blended.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or cumin as needed. Stir in diced jalapeño for extra heat if desired.
- Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Optionally add a squeeze of lime or shredded cheese.
Notes
Add cream cheese at the end to avoid curdling. Rinse beans to prevent gummy texture. For thicker chili, mash some beans before adding cream cheese. Use softened cream cheese for smooth melting. Can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for raw breasts. For dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese or coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
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