Description
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting, and flavorful dish perfect for cozy meals. Made with tender chicken breasts, great northern and cannellini beans, mild green chiles, and warm spices, it cooks low and slow in a crockpot for effortless deliciousness. The addition of cream cheese and sour cream creates a rich texture, while lime juice and cilantro add bright freshness. Ideal for a hearty dinner that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Beans
- 1 1⁄2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn
Liquids and Dairy
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken breasts, great northern beans, cannellini beans, diced green chiles, diced onion, minced garlic, frozen corn, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Stir everything together gently to combine the flavors.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring to incorporate it evenly.
- Add Dairy: Add the softened cream cheese cubes and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir continuously until these ingredients melt and fully incorporate into the chili, creating a creamy texture.
- Final Cooking: Let the chili cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the dairy to heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the juice of one lime to add brightness. Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or increase the amount of green chiles used.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for faster preparation, reducing cook time to 1 hour on Low in the slow cooker.
- Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, or avocado slices for added richness and texture.
