Description

Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a comforting and creamy slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with white beans, corn, green chilies, and a blend of warming spices. Enhanced with cream cheese and sour cream for a velvety texture, this hearty chili offers a mild yet flavorful alternative to traditional red chili. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, garnished with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth

Spices and Seasonings

1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Dairy and Toppings

4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Shredded cheese, for topping
Tortilla chips or strips, for serving

Instructions

Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts, chopped onion, minced garlic, drained beans, corn, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir lightly to combine.
Cook Slowly: Cover and cook the mixture on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts and shred them thoroughly using two forks. Return the shredded chicken into the crockpot with the chili.
Add Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and sour cream, mixing until the chili becomes smooth, creamy, and well blended.
Simmer to Thicken: Let the chili continue cooking in the crockpot for an additional 15–20 minutes to allow the cheese to melt fully and the chili to thicken to your desired consistency.
Serve and Garnish: Spoon the white chicken chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

The cayenne pepper is optional and can be adjusted based on your spice preference.
For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for gluten-intolerant diets.
You can customize the heat level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce if desired.
Leftovers keep well and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: white chicken chili, crockpot chili, slow cooker chicken chili, creamy white chili, comfort food, easy chili recipe, gluten free chili