Description
Warm up your home with the irresistible aroma of this creamy and flavorful white chicken chili. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken breasts, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles. It’s a comforting dish that not only satisfies your taste buds but also doubles as a meal prep favorite for busy weeknights. Enjoy it garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in the slow cooker for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth, beans, and green chiles; stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks; stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding corn or swapping chicken for turkey. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat on the stove or microwave.