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Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Isla Marie

Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe

This Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe features chicken breasts, white beans, corn, and green chiles slow-cooked with cumin and garlic, finished with cream cheese for creaminess. Gluten-free, ready in 6–8 hours with 15 minutes of prep, it serves 6–8. Below, you’ll find ingredients, equipment, instructions, and tips for a delicious, crowd-pleasing chili.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
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Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Chili, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts: Or thighs.
  • 2 15 oz cans white beans: Great Northern or cannellini, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 15 oz can corn: Drained (or 1.5 cups frozen).
  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles: Mild or hot.
  • 1 medium onion: Diced.
  • 3 cloves garlic: Minced.
  • 4 cups chicken broth: Low-sodium.
  • 1 tsp ground cumin: For earthy flavor.
  • 1 tsp dried oregano: For herbal notes.
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder: Adjust for heat.
  • 1/2 tsp salt: To taste.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper: Freshly ground.
  • 8 oz cream cheese: Cubed softened (or sour cream for lighter).
  • Garnish: Fresh cilantro avocado, lime wedges, shredded cheese, tortilla strips.

Equipment

  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker: 6-quart.
  • Cutting Board and Knife: For chopping onion and garlic.
  • Can Opener: For beans, corn, and chiles.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accuracy.
  • Wooden Spoon: For stirring.
  • Ladle for serving
  • Two Forks: For shredding chicken.

Method
 

  1. Layer Ingredients: In the crockpot, add chicken breasts, white beans, corn, green chiles, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return to crockpot.
  4. Add Creaminess: Stir in cubed cream cheese until melted and creamy (about 10–15 minutes on low). If using sour cream, stir in just before serving.
  5. Taste and Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, avocado, lime, cheese, or tortilla strips.

Notes

Chicken Cut: Breasts for leaner chili; thighs for richer flavor.
Gluten-Free: Ensure broth and corn are gluten-free certified.
Make-Ahead: Assemble ingredients in crockpot insert the night before; refrigerate and cook in the morning.
Spice Level: Use mild chiles for family-friendly; hot chiles for kick.
Storage: Store with cream cheese mixed in to maintain texture.