Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili with Green Chilies

Contents

Why You’ll Obsess Over This RecipeIngredients You’ll NeedStep-by-Step Cooking InstructionsChef Sarah’s Golden Tips for SuccessFlavor Variations & Dietary SubstitutionsMake-Ahead, Storage & Reheating InstructionsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Can I use rotisserie chicken?Can I use chicken thighs?Is white chicken chili spicy?

Warm your soul with this hearty Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili. Tender chicken breasts simmer all day with tender white beans, roasted diced green chilies, sweet corn, and aromatic Southwestern spices, finished with velvety cream cheese and sharp Monterey Jack for the coziest bowl of comfort imaginable.

Why You’ll Obsess Over This Recipe

• Dump-and-Go Recipe: Add ingredients to the slow cooker in the morning; come home to a house smelling like culinary heaven.
• Velvety Smooth Texture: Cream cheese melts into the seasoned broth, creating luxurious creaminess without heavy flour rous.
• High Fiber & Lean Protein: Loaded with tender shredded chicken and white cannellini beans for satisfying lasting fuel.
• Loaded Chili Toppings: Customize each bowl with avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
• 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) sweet yellow corn, drained
• 2 cans (4 oz each) diced mild green chilies
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper
• 6 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, and tortilla chips for serving

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Add Base Ingredients: Place raw chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add rinsed white beans, sweet corn, diced green chilies, diced onion, and minced garlic.
2. Add Seasonings & Broth: Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over top. Pour in chicken broth and gently stir around the chicken.
3. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours) until chicken is cooked through and completely tender.
4. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken breasts to a cutting board. Shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks, then return shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.
5. Stir in Cream & Cheese: Add cubed softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the slow cooker. Stir vigorously, cover, and cook on LOW for another 15 minutes until cheeses are fully melted and chili is rich and creamy.
6. Ladle & Top: Ladle hot chili into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, jalapeño slices, and crispy tortilla chips.

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Chef Sarah’s Golden Tips for Success

• Soften cream cheese to room temperature before adding so it melts seamlessly into the broth without white flecks.
• For an even thicker chili, mash ½ cup of the drained white beans with a fork before adding to the pot.
• Diced green chilies provide authentic Southwestern flavor with gentle mild heat.
• Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before eating to brighten the rich cheese broth.

Flavor Variations & Dietary Substitutions

For a dairy-free version, replace cream cheese and Monterey Jack with full-fat canned coconut milk and pureed white beans.

Store leftover white chicken chili in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove or microwave. Can be frozen for up to 2 months (dairy may separate slightly, whisk upon reheating).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes! Add 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken during the last hour of cooking on low.

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes! Boneless skinless chicken thighs work wonderfully and add even richer flavor.

Is white chicken chili spicy?

Mild diced green chilies add subtle warmth without spicy burn; add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for more fire.

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