Description
Savory White Chicken Chili brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort. Creamy beans, tender chicken, and subtle spices create a hearty meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
Liquid and Dairy:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Jalapenos
Instructions
- Place whole chicken breasts into the slow cooker, creating a base layer for the chili.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly across the chicken for comprehensive seasoning.
- Gently pour chicken broth around the chicken, ensuring all ingredients are well-distributed.
- Add white beans and green chiles to the mixture, maintaining an even spread throughout the crockpot.
- Cover and set the crockpot to low temperature, allowing the flavors to meld for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Carefully remove chicken breasts and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot, stirring to integrate with the existing ingredients.
- Incorporate heavy cream or cream cheese, mixing thoroughly until the chili reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to further develop and sauce to thicken.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with preferred toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and easily shredded meat.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content and customize the seasoning to your taste.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that still adds creaminess.
- Prep ingredients the night before and store in the crockpot liner in the refrigerator for a quick morning start.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg