Creamy White Chicken Chili in the Slow Cooker
Warm up with this comforting white chicken chili, perfect for chilly nights. Juicy chicken combines with creamy white beans and zesty spices to create a deliciously hearty dish. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cannellini or Great Northern beans (canned, drained)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 (4 oz) cans green chilies
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place diced chicken at the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add white beans, green chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are just covered.
- Scatter cream cheese cubes on top without stirring.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir before serving; finish with lime juice and fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg