White Chicken Chili Crockpot – Creamy, Cozy & Ready in 5 Min
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Author:Patricia Jannet
Total Time:8 hours 5 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Diet:Gluten Free
Description
This creamy white chicken chili crockpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food made easy. With just 5 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the work, creating a rich, flavorful bowl of chili packed with tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and a perfectly spiced creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles (one hot, one mild)
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup half and half
Toppings: Sliced jalapeños, sliced avocados, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro, tortilla strips, shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese
Instructions
Place trimmed chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne.
Top with diced onions, garlic, beans, corn, green chiles, broth, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Stir in softened cream cheese and half & half. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 15 minutes until creamy and slightly thickened.
Optional: For smoother texture, mix cream cheese with a ladle of hot chili before adding.
Stir, serve hot, and top with your favorite garnishes like jalapeños, sour cream, or tortilla strips.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to cut cooking time.
Whisk cream cheese with broth before adding to avoid lumps.
To thicken chili, stir in a cornstarch slurry before the final simmer.
For extra protein, blend a can of white beans and add to chili.
Add lime juice at the end to brighten flavor.
Chili gets even better the next day—great for meal prep!
