Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal
A creamy and comforting white chicken chili made effortlessly in a crockpot with cream cheese, white beans, and mild spices. Perfect for a cozy meal with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, sour cream
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the white beans and green chilies. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle chopped onions, minced garlic, drained beans, and green chilies evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
- Pour 3 cups of chicken broth gently over everything, covering most ingredients but not fully submerging them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken breasts carefully and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Cut softened cream cheese into cubes and stir into the chili until melted and creamy, stirring gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or cumin as needed. Add a splash of broth or water if chili is too thick.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings like cilantro, shredded cheese, or lime wedges.
Notes
Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid clumps. Avoid over-salting early as broth and beans contain sodium. Shred chicken when slightly cooled for best texture. Stir cream cheese gently to preserve bean texture. Can be cooked on stovetop in Dutch oven for 1.5-2 hours as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 28
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