Description
White chicken chili made in a slow cooker is the ultimate comfort food. This creamy, zesty dish combines tender chicken, mild green chiles, and a medley of spices to create a warm embrace for your taste buds. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your home as it simmers away, leaving you and your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
- 2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker with half of the broth. Cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- Add flavors: Shred the chicken, then mix in onions, garlic, green chiles, beans, spices, and remaining broth.
- Simmer: Cover and cook on low for an additional hour.
- Finish with creaminess: Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Serve hot and garnish with cilantro or avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper. You can substitute chicken thighs for juicier results. Leftovers taste even better after sitting overnight.
