Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
trimmed of excess fat
- 1yellow onion
diced
- 2 clovegarlic
minced
- 24 ozchicken broth
low sodium
- 2 cangreat Northern beans
drained and rinsed
- 2 cangreen chiles
I do one hot, one mild
- 1 canwhole kernel corn
drained
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 1 tspcumin
- ¾ tsporegano
- ½ tspchili powder
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- 1 smallhandful fresh cilantro
chopped
- 4 ozreduced fat cream cheese
softened
- ¼ chalf and half
- sliced jalapenos
- sliced avocados
- dollop of sour cream
- minced fresh cilantro
- tortilla strips
- shredded Monterey jack or Mexican cheese
Directions
- 1
Add chicken breasts to bottom of slow cooker, top with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Top with diced onion, minced garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth and cilantro. Stir.
- 3
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- 4
Remove chicken to large mixing bowl, shred, then return to slow cooker.
- 5
Add cream cheese and half and half, stir, then cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until chili is creamy and slightly thickened.
- 6
If you want to ensure a smooth blend of the cream cheese, try adding the softened cream cheese to a small mixing bowl, then adding a few ladles of the chili from the slow cooker. Whisk until smooth, then stir that mixture into the slow cooker and proceed with adding the half and half and cooking on high for 15 minutes.
- 7
Stir well and serve with desired toppings.
Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, creamy chili that practically makes itself? This Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili is your answer for a cozy, flavorful meal on even the chilliest evenings, delivering incredible taste with minimal effort.
Why This Creamy White Chicken Chili Works
The beauty of this recipe lies in its set-it-and-forget-it nature; the crockpot tenderizes the chicken beautifully while all the spices meld, creating a depth of flavor that tastes like it simmered all day. Adding reduced fat cream cheese and a touch of half and half at the end transforms it into an irresistibly creamy white chicken chili without heavy lifting.
You can expect a bowl of pure comfort: tender shredded chicken, hearty great Northern beans, and sweet corn swimming in a rich, subtly spiced, and incredibly creamy broth. The careful balance of spices, including cumin, oregano, chili powder, and a whisper of cayenne, creates a complex flavor profile that’s both invigorating and soothing. This chili is a hearty, satisfying dish that warms you from the inside out, perfect for warding off any chill.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference; use two cans of mild diced green chiles for less heat, or add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper for more kick. While great Northern beans are a classic choice, cannellini beans also work wonderfully as a substitute. For an even richer, creamier texture, you can opt for full-fat cream cheese.
This creamy white chicken chili is the ultimate family dinner, perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd. Serve it warm with a generous sprinkling of minced fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, crunchy tortilla strips, and slices of fresh avocado or jalapeños.