Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili, featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and green chilies. This easy slow-cooked recipe combines rich flavors with cream cheese, heavy cream, and fresh lime juice, offering a deliciously smooth and flavorful chili. Perfect for a hands-off meal, this chili is finished with optional toppings like shredded cheese and avocado for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup/Chili
- Method: Crockpot/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Cannellini beans or Great Northern beans
- Green chilies
- Chicken broth
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Cream cheese
- Heavy cream
- Lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Corn (optional)
- Toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla chips, jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken, beans, green chilies, chicken broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until melted and smooth.
- Add lime juice and cilantro. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding them to the crockpot.
- This chili freezes well; just omit the dairy until reheating.
- Adjust the cayenne for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg