Description

This Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a hearty and creamy slow-cooked dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender shredded chicken, great northern beans, sweet corn, and a blend of spices, it’s comfort food that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. The addition of cream cheese and sour cream gives it a rich, velvety texture, while fresh lime juice and cilantro brighten every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Spices & Seasonings

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Dairy & Garnish

4 oz cream cheese, cubed
½ cup sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and dice the yellow onion. Drain and rinse the beans and corn, and cube the cream cheese.
Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a large slow cooker. Add the diced onion, great northern beans, sweet corn, diced green chiles, and chicken broth on top.
Add Spices: Sprinkle ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients in the crockpot.
Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks.
Combine Chicken and Dairy: Return the shredded chicken back to the crockpot. Add the cubed cream cheese and sour cream, stirring well until melted and fully combined.
Heat Thoroughly: Cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chili to become creamy and heated through.
Add Lime and Garnish: Stir in the fresh lime juice. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Optionally serve with tortilla chips, avocado, or shredded cheese.

Notes

For a spicier chili, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
This chili freezes well; allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
Adjust salt and spices to taste before serving.
Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American