Description
This Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food. It’s made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, a blend of spices, and a smooth, velvety cream cheese base. Perfect for cozy nights, this easy-to-make chili simmers in the slow cooker all day for a rich and flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (such as Great Northern or Cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts or thighs in the crockpot. Add white beans, green chilies, onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, chicken broth, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and frozen corn. Cover and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Stir well and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeño slices or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you like a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans with a fork or potato masher before stirring them in.
- To make it even creamier, add more cream cheese or use half-and-half in place of some of the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: ~850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg