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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy beans, and flavorful spices into one comforting bowl of goodness perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • to taste jalapeños, sliced for topping
  • to taste lime wedges for serving

Spices

  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot.
  • Add in the diced onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  • Layer in both cans of drained beans, corn, and diced green chilies.
  • Sprinkle the seasonings: cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
  • Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients until well-covered.

Cooking

  • Cover your crockpot and set it to cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for about 3 hours.
  • Once the cooking time has elapsed, remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Let it cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes on LOW.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, slices of jalapeños, and lime wedges.

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Notes

For richer flavor, sauté onion and garlic before adding. Adjust spice level according to taste. Let chili rest after adding creamy ingredients for better flavor.
Keyword Chicken Chili, Comfort Food, Crockpot, Easy Recipe, Slow Cooker