Description
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is creamy, hearty, and packed with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and warm spices. It’s the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal, great for meal prep or feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or heavy cream)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For Serving (Optional):
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
- Sliced jalapeños
- Avocado slices
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
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Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker:
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white beans. Stir to combine.
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Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
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Make It Creamy:
- Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and combined.
- Add lime juice for a fresh, zesty kick.
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Serve:
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Sauté onions and garlic on Sauté mode for 2 minutes.
- Add all ingredients (except cream cheese & sour cream) and set to Pressure Cook on High for 15 minutes (if using raw chicken).
- Natural release for 10 minutes, then shred the chicken.
- Stir in cream cheese and sour cream. Serve hot!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version—just reduce cooking time by half.
- Swap cream cheese for coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add more spice with cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.