Description
A cozy, comforting slow cooker white chicken chili that is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with just a few pantry-friendly ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights and freezer-friendly meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (Cannellini or Great Northern), rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz) mild diced green chiles
- 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup heavy cream
- Optional: 1 cup frozen or canned corn
- Optional: 1-2 jalapeños, sliced
- Optional: 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add whole chicken breasts, drained white beans, green chiles, cumin, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Cut cream cheese into small cubes and stir into the hot chili until completely dissolved. Stir in heavy cream if using.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Sautéing the onions and garlic adds depth of flavor compared to adding them raw. For a thicker chili, let it cook uncovered on HIGH for the last 30 minutes or mash some beans against the side of the pot. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free broth and chiles. It freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
Keywords: white chicken chili, crockpot recipes, slow cooker meals, easy dinner, 5-ingredient meals, creamy chili, meal prep, freezer friendly