Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
A comforting and creamy white chicken chili made effortlessly in a slow cooker, featuring tender chicken, white beans, and cream cheese for a velvety texture. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Two 15-ounce cans (425 g each) white beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 4-ounce can (115 g) diced green chilies
- 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, sour cream
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the white beans.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, garlic, white beans, and diced green chilies on top.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks or tongs.
- Add softened cream cheese in chunks and stir gently until melted and fully combined, creating a silky texture.
- Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature before adding to prevent clumps. If chili is too thick after adding cream cheese, stir in a splash of broth or water to loosen. For extra depth, sauté onion and garlic before adding to the crockpot (optional).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
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