Description
A comforting and creamy white chicken chili made in a crockpot, perfect for chilly evenings and easy to prepare for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4.5 oz each) diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic. Drain and rinse the white beans.
- Layer the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, then add the diced onion, minced garlic, drained white beans, and diced green chilies on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Add the softened cream cheese in cubes and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm with tortilla chips or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a lighter version, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Swap cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative like cashew cream for a vegan option.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy White Chicken Chili, Crockpot Chili, Chicken Chili Recipe