Description
This Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy beans, and spices. Ideal for cozy dinners and family gatherings, it’s rich in flavor yet simple to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 4 oz cans fire roasted mild diced green chiles
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 (15.5 oz) cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15.5 ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn (thawed)
- 6 ounces (¾ block) cream cheese
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Place boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle spices over chicken and mix gently to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth, add diced onion, minced garlic, fire-roasted green chiles, and a bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 2 hours, add drained beans and thawed corn.
- Blend 2 cups of chili with cream cheese until smooth, then stir back into the pot.
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot; mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving with desired toppings.
Notes
You can substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F when using frozen chicken breasts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
