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Easy Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili

A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy white chicken chili, featuring shredded white chicken and cannellini beans, topped with cheese.
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This recipe delivers a hearty, comforting bowl of white chicken chili using a simple slow cooker method. It features tender shredded white meat chicken, white beans, and a rich, creamy broth, making it a perfect, low-effort weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans 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
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Place the raw chicken breasts, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
  3. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, diced green chilies, and Rotel (undrained) to the slow cooker. Do not stir yet.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the white meat chicken completely. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese to the chili. Stir gently until the cream cheese has fully melted and created a creamy base.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream, if using, for a richer texture. Heat for an additional 15 minutes on LOW, uncovered, until the chili is heated through and fully combined.
  8. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • Shredded chicken recipes are great for meal prep; this chili freezes well for up to three months.
  • For a thicker chili, remove about 1 cup of the liquid and beans, blend until smooth, and stir the mixture back into the slow cooker before adding the cream cheese.
  • Serve this comforting dish with toppings like shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, or tortilla chips.

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