Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe | Easy Creamy White Chili

Warm, creamy, and loaded with flavor, Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with tender chicken, hearty beans, and just the right amount of spice, this simple recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

What Makes This The Ultimate Comfort Food

• Easy To Make. A slow cooker does all the heavy lifting! You just toss in the ingredients, set it, and let the slow cooker work its magic. It’s a low-effort meal that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day.
• Feeds A Crowd. This dish is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings. Top it with shredded cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips, and watch everyone go back for seconds!
• Customizable. Use some of the variations listed below for a lovely comfort meal that is perfectly customized for your family.

You’ll love Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili because it’s the perfect combination of comfort, flavor, and convenience. Once you try it, it’s bound to become one of your go-to recipes!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Chicken Breasts– The main protein in the dish, chicken breasts become tender and shred easily after slow cooking. They provide a lean and flavorful base for the chili.
• White Chicken Chili Seasoning– A blend of spices like cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder adds warmth, depth, and a slight kick of heat to the chili.
• Chicken Broth– Forms the base of the chili, infusing the dish with a rich, savory flavor while keeping it perfectly soupy and comforting.
• Chopped Green Chiles– Adds a mild, tangy heat and authentic Southwestern flavor to the chili without overpowering the other ingredients.
• Great Northern Beans– These creamy white beans add heartiness, texture, and protein to the chili, making it filling and nutritious.
• Cream Cheese– Melts into the chili to create a velvety, creamy consistency and adds a subtle tang that enhances the flavor profile.
• Sour Cream– Adds creaminess and a tangy richness that balances the heat and enhances the chili’s overall texture.
• Heavy Cream– Contributes to the chili’s luxurious creaminess and thickens the broth slightly for a comforting, indulgent dish.
• Shredded Cheese– Typically cheddar or Monterey Jack, the cheese adds a gooey, savory topping that melts into the chili for added richness and flavor.
• Lime Juice– Brightens the chili with a refreshing tang, balancing the creamy and savory elements for a well-rounded taste.
• Avocado– Sliced avocado provides a creamy, buttery garnish that complements the chili’s heat and adds a fresh, cooling element to each bite.

Each of these ingredients plays a crucial role in creating a creamy, hearty, and flavorful Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili that’s both comforting and satisfying!

How To Make Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Cook the chicken. Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, and white chicken chili seasoning in the slow cooker. Cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours.

Shred the chicken. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker with the flavored broth.

Add the remaining ingredients. Add the diced green chiles, drained canned beans, cream cheese cut into cubes, sour cream, and heavy cream to the slow cooker. Allow it to continue cooking for an additional hour.

Garnish, serve, and enjoy! Spoon servings of the white chicken chili into bowls. Garnish with shredded cheese, additional sour cream, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with crispy tortilla chips and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

• Let the cream cheese come to room temperature. Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature before you add it to the hot broth. It will help it incorporate into the broth without becoming clumpy.
• Adjust the spice level. If you like it hot, add a can of diced jalapenos in addition to the green chiles for an extra kick of heat.
• Give it time. Just like traditional chili, white chicken chili’s flavor continues to develop over time. Don’t be afraid to let it continue to cook on low longer than the hour the recipe calls for. A few hours on low won’t hurt it at all.

Variations

• Try different beans. If you aren’t a fan of great northern beans, feel free to swap them out with any other white bean. You can use other beans that aren’t white, but it will change the appearance significantly.
• Make it vegetarian. Beans are a great source of protein, so this can also double as a great vegetarian weeknight meal. All you need to do is skip the chicken and swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
• Use a different protein. Chicken thighs are incredibly flavorful and also work great in slow cooker white chicken chili. If you’re short on time, you can also use rotisserie chicken and skip straight to step two!
• Add texture. If you like your chili to have a crunch, feel free to add in some diced onion and a can of drained whole kernel corn when you add in the beans.

What To Eat With Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides and toppings to make the meal even more enjoyable. Here are some great options to serve alongside it:

• Cornbread– The slightly sweet and crumbly texture complements the creamy chili perfectly.
• Tortilla Chips– Great for scooping or adding a bit of crunch on top.
• Cheese– Shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, or colby jack for creamy richness.
• Avocado– Sliced or diced for a creamy, fresh bite.
• Lime Wedges– A squeeze of lime brightens the flavors.
• Jalapeños– For an extra spicy zing.

How Long Does It Last?

This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili can also double as easy meal prep. When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it will last for 3-4 days.

When you’re ready to reheat it, pop an individual serving in the microwave for 2 minutes, or reheat it on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.

Can You Freeze It?

While you CAN technically freeze this white chicken chili, I wouldn’t recommend it. With the addition of heavy cream and cream cheese, the broth has a tendency to change texture and separate when it is defrosted.

If you aren’t a stickler for texture, you can freeze your chili in individual portions in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

More Hearty Dinner Ideas

• Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
• Char Siu Pork Tenderloin
• Ground Beef Stroganoff
• Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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