Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Meal
A simple, comforting slow cooker white chicken chili made with just five main ingredients, featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and a subtle kick from green chiles. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces canned diced green chiles (mild or medium heat)
- 1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
- 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Place 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) of chicken broth and stir in 4 ounces of canned diced green chiles.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the chicken and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Drain and rinse 1 can of Great Northern beans and stir them into the slow cooker.
- Add 4 ounces (115 g) of softened cream cheese in dollops and stir gently until melted and creamy.
- Let the chili cook uncovered for another 15-20 minutes on low to thicken and meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or optional hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps. Rinse beans to reduce sodium and starch. Shred chicken when warm for easier shredding. If chili is too thick after adding cream cheese, add a splash of broth to loosen. Resist opening the slow cooker lid frequently to maintain cooking temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
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