Heartwarming White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Recipe
Indulge in a bowl of creamy white chicken chili, perfect for cozy evenings. This slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken with a rich blend of spices, creating a comforting dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your slow cooker.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker over the chicken, then layer in green chilies, white beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like avocado or cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg