Description
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting twist on traditional chili made effortlessly in the crockpot! Tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, green chiles, and warm spices simmer together to create a flavorful, cozy dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game day gatherings, this crowd-pleasing chili is rich, satisfying, and easily customizable for any diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- Tortilla strips
- Jalapeño slices
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, onion, beans, corn, green chiles, chicken broth, and all seasonings (cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper).
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add lime juice and stir well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as cilantro, avocado, or tortilla strips.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of cayenne.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese and sour cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Chili, Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg