Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This comforting Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is the ultimate one-pot meal for busy weeknights. Hearty, creamy, and loaded with flavor, it’s a family-friendly dinner that practically cooks itself and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs trimmed
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 1 onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
Seasonings
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup corn kernels optional
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt softened
- 1 lime juiced, for serving
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell pepper. Trim chicken breasts or thighs.
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add white beans, diced onion, and bell pepper on top.
- Add green chiles, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and chili powder (if using). Pour chicken broth over until just covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Serve with toppings like cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, or lime juice.
Notes
Make a double batch and freeze for future meals. Adjust spice level to your preference. Always stir in dairy at the end to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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