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My Favorite Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe You’ll Love

Irresistibly Easy: My Favorite Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe You'll Love

My Favorite Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili recipe is a cozy, gluten-free dish that combines tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chilies.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili, Easy Dinner, gluten-free, Meal Prep
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Substitute with thighs for richer flavor.
  • 1 pound Rotisserie Chicken Pre-cooked option to save time.

For the Beans

  • 3 cups White Beans (Cannellini or Great Northern) Can use navy or lima beans as alternatives.

For the Creaminess

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Opt for dairy-free for vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.

For the Heat and Flavor

  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies Substitute with mild jalapeños if desired.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Forms the flavorful base.

For Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Infuses warmth.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Enhances flavor complexities.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup Corn Feel free to skip it.

Instructions

How to Make

  • Layer the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot, ensuring they cover the base completely.
  • Add the Beans and Veggies: Layer drained white beans, corn, diced green chilies, chopped onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  • Pour the Broth: Slowly pour in the chicken broth, ensuring it surrounds the ingredients. Sprinkle with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring gently to combine.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot.
  • Stir in the Creaminess: Stir in the softened cream cheese and sour cream until well combined and smooth.
  • Add Lime Juice: Mix in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  • Serve Hot: Serve your creamy chili hot, topped with fresh cilantro and optional garnishes.

Notes

Add cream cheese and sour cream towards the end of cooking to maintain a velvety texture. Perfect for meal prep as it reheats beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg
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