Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
If you’re craving a cozy, creamy, and flavorful bowl of chili, this Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili is your new best friend. It’s comforting, easy to make, and full of savory goodness, perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you want a hearty meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Yield: 6 servings (with 2-4 extra servings) 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, if preferred)
- 2 cups white beans (great northern or cannellini beans), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies (optional for heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken and Vegetables
Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) at the bottom of the crockpot. Add diced onion and minced garlic on top.
Step 2: Add the Beans and Broth
Pour in the white beans and chicken broth. Add the diced green chilies if using (optional). Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Season It Up
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, and more salt and pepper to taste. Make sure the chicken is well coated with the spices.
Step 4: Let It Cook
Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5: Shred the Chicken and Make It Creamy
Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and the chili becomes creamy.
Notes
- For a richer, creamier texture, feel free to add extra cream cheese or even a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking.
- If you prefer a chunkier chili, avoid blending any of the beans and instead just shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd or to have leftovers for the week. If doubling, you may need to cook it for a little longer depending on the size of your slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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