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Crockpot White Chicken Chili served on a plate

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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This crockpot white chicken chili combines tender chicken breasts, white beans, and green chilies simmered slowly for rich flavor. Adding cream cheese at the end keeps the chili creamy and smooth, making it perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs protein base that shreds easily when cooked
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz green chilies canned
  • 2 cans white beans 15 oz cans, drained
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cumin key chili spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese stir in last 15 minutes to keep creamy
  • to taste fresh cilantro for garnish added before serving

Equipment

  • Crockpot Used for slow cooking the chili
  • Forks For shredding the cooked chicken

Method
 

  1. Layer chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, and low-sodium chicken broth in the crockpot. Do not add beans or dairy yet.
    1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 4 oz green chilies, 1 tbsp cumin, 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  2. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily with a fork. Check doneness at minimum time to avoid overcooking.
    1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  3. Remove chicken from crockpot and shred it with two forks into bite-size pieces. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir to distribute evenly.
    1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  4. Drain and add white beans and cream cheese to crockpot. Cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to melt cream cheese smoothly.
    2 cans white beans, 8 oz cream cheese
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, lime juice, or extra cumin as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with preferred toppings.
    1 tbsp cumin, to taste fresh cilantro

Notes

  • Brown chicken first to deepen flavor before slow cooking.
  • Add beans only in the last 30 minutes to avoid sogginess.
  • Stir in cream cheese at the end to keep chili creamy and prevent curdling.

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