Description
A creamy, comforting, and protein-packed white chicken chili made easy in the crockpot. Perfect for meal prep and customizable to your spice preference.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 2 cans white beans (15 oz / 425g each, drained and rinsed) – cannellini or Great Northern beans
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (720 ml)
- 1 can green chilies (4 oz / 113g) – mild, diced or Hatch
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 oz light cream cheese (115g)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, a handful chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep and add ingredients to the crockpot: diced onion, garlic, jalapeño (if using), green chilies, drained beans, chicken breasts, cumin, oregano, cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks or tongs.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and stir into the chili until melted and incorporated.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
[‘Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt and keep the chili light.’, ‘Room temperature cream cheese melts faster and smoother.’, ‘Shred chicken directly in the crockpot to save dishes and keep broth flavorful.’, ‘Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain heat and cooking time.’, ‘Adjust spice levels carefully; start mild and add more jalapeño or cayenne as desired.’, ‘Leftovers taste better the next day; chili freezes well for up to 3 months.’, ‘Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.’, ‘For thicker chili, cook on high without lid for 15-20 minutes after cooking.’, ‘If too thick, stir in additional broth or water.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cu
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 35
Keywords: white chicken chili, crockpot chili, healthy chili, slow cooker recipe, creamy chicken chili, protein-packed chili, easy chili recipe