Description
White Chicken Chili Crockpot is a comforting and flavorful dish that warms your soul. With tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles, this chili is perfect for cozy evenings or game day gatherings. The best part? It’s easy to make in your crockpot! Just set it and forget it while you enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) fire-roasted green chiles
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic.
- Add ingredients to the crockpot: Layer chicken, beans, green chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and broth.
- Cook: Cover and set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks; return to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted; simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot. You can also substitute turkey or add diced bell peppers for variation. Top with shredded cheese or avocado slices for enhanced taste.