White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Easy
This slow cooker white chicken chili is creamy, comforting, and incredibly easy to prepare. With tender chicken, white beans, green chilies, and just the right amount of spice, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cans white beans (cannellini or great northern) drained
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans diced green chilies
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
Creamy Finish
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Place chicken, beans, corn, onion, garlic, green chilies, and spices into the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Cover for another 15 minutes until smooth and blended.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips as desired.
Notes
This chili is great for meal prep, freezes well, and tastes even better the next day. Adjust spice levels to your preference and feel free to customize toppings for the whole family!
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 870mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg
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