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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Liz Quick
Enjoy a comforting bowl of slow cooker white chicken chili! This easy recipe features tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices, all simmered to perfection. It is perfect for busy weeknights, it’s healthy, hearty, and sure to please the whole family.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
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Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 7 quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 24 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 15 ounce cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 4 ounce cans diced chiles
  • 1 15 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teapsoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 bunch chopped cilantro
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup whole milk, or half and half

Instructions
 

  • In your slow cooker, add the chicken to the bottom. On top of the chicken, add the onion, beans, corn, chiles, cilantro, and spices/seasonings.
  • Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker. Stir and cover. Cook on LOW for 6 hours. If you don't have that much time, you may cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • After 5 or 6 hours, check the chicken. If it's done, remove the chicken and shred it with forks or a food processor. Add the chicken back to the crockpot and stir.
  • Add the cream cheese and milk to the soup. Stir. Place the lid on top and cook on HIGH for another hour, or until the cream cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Toppings:
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • chips
  • shredded Mexican cheese
Keyword chili recipe, crockpot recipe, slow cooker recipe, white chicken chili