Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This creamy slow cooker white chicken chili is a comforting, easy family dinner packed with tender chicken, white beans, corn, and a velvety broth. Finished with cream cheese and heavy cream, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for chilly nights or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained (or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (mild or spicy)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
- Sliced avocado (for topping)
- Sliced jalapeños (for topping)
- Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for topping)
- Crushed tortilla chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and garlic. Place chicken breasts (or thighs) at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour in the drained beans and corn over the chicken.
- Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the top. Add green chiles and pour in chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot.
- Add softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts and blends into the chili.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If chili is too thick, add a splash of broth.
- Ladle chili into bowls and top with cilantro, avocado, shredded cheese, jalapeños, lime wedges, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture. Chicken thighs add extra flavor and are more forgiving if cooked longer. For extra creaminess, blend half the beans before adding. Prep toppings while chili cooks for efficiency. Adjust seasoning to taste and add a splash of broth if chili is too thick. This recipe is flexible—swap ingredients to suit dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups per
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 28
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