Creamy White Chicken Chili in the Slow Cooker
Warm up your chilly nights with this comforting white chicken chili made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and just the right spices, it’s a crowd-pleaser that transforms any gathering into a cozy celebration. Whether you’re hosting game night or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this recipe offers simplicity without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles (mild or hot)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. Layer the ingredients: In your slow cooker, add chicken breasts first, followed by onion, garlic, beans, green chiles, cumin, and chili powder.
- 3. Pour in the broth: Add enough chicken broth to submerge ingredients.
- 4. Cook: Set your slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 5. Stir in cream cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, add cubed cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- 6. Shred the chicken: Once cooked through, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and mix well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg