Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This slow cooker white chicken chili recipe has tender shredded chicken nestled in a creamy, tangy broth! It's an easy family recipe that hits the spot on chilly days.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans white beans drained
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 medium chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional, to taste):
- Lime juice, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips, etc.
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, beans, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, oregano, and garlic to your Crockpot and give it a stir.
- Place the chicken breasts side-by-side in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
- Take the chicken breasts out of the slow cooker and transfer them to a cutting board. Shred with two forks (or cut it up if you prefer), then return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Microwave the cream cheese in 20-30 second intervals until very soft, cut it into smaller pieces, and add it to the Crockpot. Stir until it's melted in (this may take a few minutes, and you will want to ensure the slow cooker is set to "high"). Give it a taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Dish the chili into bowls and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- If you don't want it to be as creamy, start with half a block of cream cheese and add more if needed.
- Try my stovetop Creamy White Chicken Chili or Instant Pot White Chicken Chili if you prefer.
- Nutrition info is for 1/6 of the recipe and does not include toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 6mg
