Description
Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a creamy, hearty dish made with tender chicken, beans, corn, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for slow cooker, stovetop, or Instant Pot, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable with toppings and variations.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz low-sodium chicken broth
2 15oz cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 4oz cans diced green chiles (one hot, one 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 (brands: Philadelphia, Organic Valley, or Daisy)
1/4 cup half and half
TOPPINGS:
Sliced jalapenos
Sliced avocado
Dollop of sour cream (Daisy)
Minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla strips
Shredded Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend Cheese
Instructions
1. Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn, and chicken broth to the crockpot. Stir gently.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
4. Remove chicken to a large bowl and shred, then return to the crockpot.
5. Add cream cheese and half and half, stirring until creamy. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
6. Optional: For smoother texture, mix cream cheese with a few ladles of chili in a bowl, whisk until smooth, then stir into crockpot before adding half and half.
7. Serve with desired toppings such as sliced jalapenos, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, and shredded cheese.
Notes
To thicken chili further, mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2-3 Tbsp milk, half and half, chicken broth, or water. Stir until dissolved, then add to chili and cook until thickened to desired consistency.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain creamy texture.
For added flavor, fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice can be added before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Stovetop, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American