Description
Experience the comfort of creamy white chicken chili made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This dish boasts tender chicken, hearty white beans, and a blend of spices that create a rich, inviting broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or game nights, it’s sure to warm hearts and satisfy appetites. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned white beans (great northern or cannellini)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can (4.5 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent; add garlic and cook until golden.
- In the slow cooker, combine sautéed onions and garlic with raw chicken breasts, white beans, green chiles, spices, and chicken broth. Stir gently.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot with softened cream cheese; stir to combine.
- Let simmer for an additional 30 minutes on low until cream cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Serve with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg