Comforting Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
This comforting Crock Pot White Chicken Chili is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor, featuring tender chicken, creamy beans, and a zesty finish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or feeding a crowd.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Two forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (thighs recommended)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 chopped large onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies undrained (mild or hot)
- 2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern beans rinsed and drained (or cannellini beans)
- 1 (15 oz) can corn drained (frozen corn can also be used, no need to thaw)
- 32 oz (4 cups) chicken broth low sodium recommended
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese cut into cubes (full-fat recommended)
- lime Juice of ½
Optional toppings
- Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- chopped fresh cilantro
- diced avocado
- tortilla chips
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker, then add whole chicken breasts, diced green chilies, rinsed Great Northern beans, drained corn, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is very tender.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the Crock Pot, shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks, and then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the cubed cream cheese to the Crock Pot, stirring gently until it's melted and fully incorporated, then stir in the fresh lime juice.
- Taste the chili, adjust seasonings as needed, and serve hot with your preferred toppings.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch more cayenne pepper. Adjust the thickness by adding a bit more broth if desired. This chili freezes well for future meals.