Easy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for Game Day
A creamy, flavorful white chicken chili made in the slow cooker with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and a secret touch of cream cheese. Perfect for game day gatherings, this easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and delivers a crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, tortilla chips, sliced jalapeños, extra lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep the aromatics: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Can be done the night before.
- Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker: Place chicken breasts in the bottom. Add onion, garlic, drained white beans, frozen corn, and diced green chiles on top. Do not stir.
- Add seasonings and broth: Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the top. Pour chicken broth around the edges, not directly over the spices.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F internally.
- Shred the chicken: Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return to pot.
- Add cream cheese: Stir in cubed cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with lime and cilantro: Squeeze lime juice into chili, stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately or keep warm on the ‘warm’ setting. Ladle into bowls and let guests add toppings.
Notes
For best texture, add beans and corn later if cooking on high. Use block cream cheese, not spreadable. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Leftovers keep in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cu
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 32
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