Easy Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
This comforting and hearty White Chicken Chili is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. By slow-cooking tender chicken breasts with protein-rich white beans, sweet corn, aromatic garlic, and zesty green chilies, you achieve a restaurant-quality depth of flavor. A final touch of creamy dairy creates a velvety, luscious sauce that balances the spices perfectly. It is a foolproof, one-pot solution for busy weeknights, delivering a satisfying, warm, and nutritious dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4-oz each) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the drained beans, corn, chopped onion, minced garlic, and green chilies on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Stir the cream cheese and sour cream into the slow cooker until smooth and melted.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve warm with your preferred toppings like cilantro, lime, or avocado.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for an even richer, juicier result. If the soup is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe is completely pork-free and alcohol-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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