Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
This creamy crockpot white chicken chili is a game day favorite, featuring tender chicken, white beans, and a velvety broth made with cream cheese and salsa verde. It’s set-it-and-forget-it easy, perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 large)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
- Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper)
- Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, tortilla chips, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the diced onion and minced garlic over the top.
- Pour the salsa verde and chicken broth over the chicken. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken shreds easily and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Scoop out 1 cup of the cooked beans and ½ cup of the broth from the slow cooker. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Pour the blended mixture back into the slow cooker along with the remaining whole beans.
- Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add to the slow cooker. Stir gently. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes, then stir until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the chili is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cumin. If too thick, stir in additional chicken broth ¼ cup at a time.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with desired garnishes.
Notes
Don’t skip the bean-blending step—it creates the signature creaminess. Let cream cheese come to room temperature before adding to prevent clumping. Use low-sodium broth and rinse canned beans to control salt. Add cream cheese in the last 20 minutes to avoid separation. For a thicker chili, mash additional beans or let cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cu
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 32
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