Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili – Cozy, Creamy, and Easy to Make

If you crave something warm, hearty, and hands-off, this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili fits the bill. It’s creamy without being heavy, full of flavor without much effort, and the kind of meal that practically cooks itself. Toss in the ingredients in the morning and come home to a pot of comfort.

It’s great for game day, busy weeknights, or when you just want leftovers you’ll actually be excited to eat. Simple steps, reliable ingredients, and big, satisfying flavor.

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili - Cozy, Creamy, and Easy to Make

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, mild or hot
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional but recommended)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for depth)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed (or 1/2 cup half-and-half for a lighter version)
• 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• For serving: shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, avocado, extra cilantro, tortilla chips, lime wedges

Method

 

1. 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2. 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3. 1 medium yellow onion, diced
4. 3 cloves garlic, minced
5. 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, mild or hot
6. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
7. 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional but recommended)
8. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
9. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
10. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for depth)
11. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
12. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13. 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
14. 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed (or 1/2 cup half-and-half for a lighter version)
15. 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
16. Juice of 1 lime
17. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
18. For serving: shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, avocado, extra cilantro, tortilla chips, lime wedges

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What Makes This Recipe So Good

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• Set it and forget it: The slow cooker does the work, and you get tender chicken and a rich, well-rounded broth.
• Balanced flavor: Mild heat from green chiles, a touch of creaminess, and bright lime at the end keep every bite interesting.
• Family-friendly: It’s cozy and comforting but not too spicy. You can adjust heat easily with jalapeños or hot sauce.
• Great for meal prep: This chili reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
• Flexible: Use canned or cooked beans, rotisserie chicken or raw breasts, and your favorite toppings.

What You’ll Need

• 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles, mild or hot
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional but recommended)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for depth)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed (or 1/2 cup half-and-half for a lighter version)
• 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• For serving: shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, avocado, extra cilantro, tortilla chips, lime wedges

Instructions

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1. Load the slow cooker: Add onion, garlic, beans, green chiles, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.

   Place chicken on top, then pour in the chicken broth.

2. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low
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