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Easy Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy white chicken chili, featuring shredded chicken and white beans.
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Make this easy slow cooker white chicken chili for a comforting, healthy weeknight dinner. It uses simple ingredients for a creamy, satisfying meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Place the raw chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the rinsed and drained white beans, diced green chilies, Rotel, and chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the cubes of cream cheese and heavy cream (if using) to the chili. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the chili is creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove about 1 cup of the liquid mixture before adding the cream cheese, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into the liquid, and then return it to the slow cooker while stirring.
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken works well if you need a quicker prep time. Add it during the last hour of cooking.
  • Serve this healthy chicken chili recipe topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime juice.

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