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Ingredients for slow cooker white chicken chili arranged on a countertop, including chicken breasts, beans, spices, and cream cheese.

Crockpot White Chicken Chili: The Ultimate Creamy & Easy Recipe

This Crockpot White Chicken Chili is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal, delivering a rich, creamy, and flavorful chili with tender shredded chicken and hearty beans. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the White Chicken Chili
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-ounce cans Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles undrained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lime juiced
Optional Toppings
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Tortilla strips

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Instructions
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with the diced onion, minced garlic, rinsed Great Northern beans, and diced green chiles.
  2. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, and black pepper over the ingredients. Pour the chicken broth over everything.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the softened, cubed cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir well until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili is creamy. This may take a few minutes.
  6. Stir in the fresh lime juice. Let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Tip 1: For a little extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a finely diced jalapeño with the other spices.
Tip 2: Ensure the cream cheese is well-softened to prevent clumping and help it melt smoothly into the chili.
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