Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tsppepper
- 1 tspcumin
- 1 tspdried oregano
- ½ tspchili powder
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- 1yellow onion
diced
- 3garlic cloves
minced
- 30 ozgreat northern beans
drained and rinsed, about 2 standard cans; cannellini beans can also be used
- 8 ozdiced green chiles
drained, about 2 standard cans
- 3 cchicken broth
- 4 ozcream cheese
cut into cubes
- ½ cheavy cream
- ¼ cchopped cilantro
- sour cream
for serving
- tortilla strips
for serving
- shredded cheese
for serving
Directions
- 1
Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- 2
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to infuse flavor.
- 3
Top the seasoned chicken with diced onion, minced garlic, drained great northern beans, and drained diced green chiles for texture and taste.
- 4
Pour 3 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients in the crockpot to provide the cooking liquid and blend the flavors.
- 5
Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 5 to 7 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- 6
Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot onto a cutting board. Shred the meat using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
- 7
Stir in the cream cheese cubes and heavy cream, cover the pot again, and cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the cream cheese has melted and the chili is rich and warmed through.
- 8
Stir in chopped cilantro for freshness, then serve the chili garnished with sour cream, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese to taste.
Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate bowl of comfort that practically makes itself? This Crockpot White Chicken Chili delivers a creamy, flavorful experience with minimal effort, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that will warm you from the inside out.
What makes this recipe a true winner is the magic of the slow cooker, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying dish. The low and slow cooking renders the chicken incredibly tender, while the cream cheese and heavy cream melt into a luxuriously rich, creamy chicken chili that tastes like it simmered all day.
You can expect a bowl of white chicken chili that is both hearty and incredibly smooth, with tender shredded chicken and soft great northern beans in every spoonful. The diced green chiles add a subtle warmth and depth, beautifully balanced by the aromatic cumin, oregano, and a touch of cayenne pepper for a gentle kick. It's a comforting hug in a bowl, designed to satisfy your cravings for a truly delicious slow cooker chili.
While this Crockpot White Chicken Chili is wonderful as written, it's also very adaptable. You can easily substitute cannellini beans for great northern beans if that's what you have on hand. For a different protein, you could use boneless skinless chicken thighs for even more richness.
Serve this hearty white chicken chili recipe for a casual family dinner, a game night, or whenever you need a bowl of soul-soothing comfort. Don't forget the generous garnishes of fresh cilantro, sour cream, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese for that perfect finish.