Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
or thighs
- 30 ozcannellini beans
2 cans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ozcorn kernels)
1 can, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen corn
- 8 ozdiced green chilies
2 cans,
- 1 mediumyellow onion
finely chopped
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 4 cchicken broth
low-sodium
- 1 tspground cumin
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspchili powder
- ½ tspsmoked paprika
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
optional for heat
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 8 ozcream cheese
softened and cut into cubes
- 1juice of lime
- ¼ cfresh cilantro
chopped
- shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- sliced avocado
- sour cream or greek yogurt
- crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
- additional fresh cilantro
Directions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the drained beans, corn, diced green chilies, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper evenly on top.
- 2
Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- 3
Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- 4
Add the softened cream cheese cubes to the slow cooker. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili becomes creamy. If needed, cover and let it cook for an additional 15 minutes to help the cream cheese incorporate.
- 5
Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
- 6
Ladle the hot chili into bowls. Garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, crispy tortilla strips, and extra cilantro.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty meal that practically cooks itself? This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is your answer, delivering creamy, savory goodness with minimal effort. It’s the perfect fuss-free dinner for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
What makes this white chicken chili truly special is how effortlessly it comes together in your crockpot, allowing flavors to meld beautifully all day long. The combination of tender shredded chicken, creamy cannellini beans, sweet corn, and a hint of green chilies creates a rich base. Finishing with softened cream cheese, bright lime juice, and fresh cilantro transforms it into an incredibly silky and satisfying bowl that feels both wholesome and indulgent.
Prepare for a deeply comforting experience. Each spoonful of this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili offers a creamy texture, punctuated by tender pieces of shredded chicken, soft beans, and bursts of sweet corn. The subtle warmth from cumin, oregano, chili powder, and smoked paprika is perfectly balanced by the tang of lime, while optional cayenne pepper can add a gentle kick. It's a remarkably flavorful yet easy-to-make chili that satisfies without being overly heavy.
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable. You can easily swap boneless, skinless chicken breasts for chicken thighs for a richer flavor profile. For an extra layer of heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking. Don't be afraid to load up on your favorite toppings like shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, creamy sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for added crunch. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro always brightens the finished dish.
Serve this cozy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili as a satisfying standalone meal, perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering. It’s particularly delightful on a chilly evening, offering warmth and comfort in every bowl.