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Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe

4.8 from 103 reviews

This Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender shredded chicken, beans, corn, and a blend of spices, it’s cooked slowly to develop deep flavors. The addition of heavy cream gives it a rich, velvety texture, making it a hearty and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small jalapeno, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces canned diced green chiles
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 30 ounces canned Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned corn, drained
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients except the heavy cream to the slow cooker and stir thoroughly to mix everything evenly.
  2. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them finely using two forks.
  4. Return and Add Cream: Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Warm Cream: Cover and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes to heat the cream through and meld the flavors.
  6. Serve: Stir the chili well before serving and garnish with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • You can adjust the jalapeno amount depending on your preferred spice level.
  • For a thicker chili, reduce the amount of chicken broth or let the chili cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
  • This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.
  • Use white beans like Great Northern or cannellini beans for the best texture.
  • Substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream for a lighter version.

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