Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
A hearty and comforting dish made in the slow cooker that's perfect for busy days and family-friendly with a creamy texture and mild spice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 15oz cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 4oz cans diced green chiles (1 hot, 1 mild)
- 1 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup half and half
For serving
- sliced jalapenos for serving
- sliced avocados for serving
- dollop of sour cream for serving
- minced fresh cilantro for serving
- tortilla strips for serving
- shredded Monterey jack or Mexican cheese for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Top with diced onion, minced garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken to a large mixing bowl, shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Add cream cheese and half and half, stir, then cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes until creamy.
- To blend the cream cheese smooth, mix it with a few ladles of chili in a bowl before adding it back to the slow cooker.
- Stir well and serve with desired toppings.
Optional Tips
- To thicken, mix 1 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2-3 Tbsp of liquid and stir into the chili.
Variations
- You can switch out the great Northern beans for black beans or pinto beans. Additionally, you could make it vegetarian by using tofu or cooked lentils instead of chicken and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Notes
For a thicker chili, mix cornstarch with a bit of water and stir it in towards the end of cooking. If you like it spicier, use two cans of hot diced green chiles or add more cayenne pepper. Fresh toppings can enhance flavor—consider cilantro, lime wedges, or crushed tortilla chips.