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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

This creamy crockpot white chicken chili is a comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, white beans, and a blend of spices, finished with cream cheese for a rich and velvety texture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Chili, Creamy, Easy, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts about 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 oz can diced green chiles
  • 10 oz can sweet corn drained
  • 16 oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 24 oz can low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, chili powder, cayenne powder, black pepper, and salt. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the spice blend for a flavorful base.
  • Place the diced onion, minced garlic, diced green chiles, sweet corn, cannellini beans, and seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is well submerged.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process will tenderize the chicken and allow all the flavors to meld beautifully.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove the breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the softened cream cheese until it’s fully melted and incorporated, creating a rich, creamy texture throughout the chili.
  • Let the chili simmer for another 10-15 minutes on low to thicken slightly and blend the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like chopped cilantro, avocado slices, or a squeeze of lime.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Fork

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier melting. Shred the chicken for even texture. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne and chili powder. Drain and rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. For thicker chili, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Variations include adding vegetables, swapping beans, making it dairy-free, or spicing it up with jalapeños or hot sauce.