Easiest Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Craving a warm, comforting meal that doesn't chain you to the stove all day? Look no further! My Easiest Crockpot White Chicken Chili is your answer. It's quick to throw together, packed with healthy ingredients, and bursting with flavor. This recipe is a staple in our house for busy weeknights – and I know you'll love it too. Just imagine coming home to the delicious aroma of chili, ready to be devoured!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

I remember being a brand-new mom, constantly juggling feedings and naps, while wondering how to get a decent meal on the table. Ordering takeout felt like a defeat, and spending hours cooking was simply impossible. My sister shared this Easiest Crockpot White Chicken Chili recipe with me, and it was a complete game-changer. Suddenly, I could have a delicious, healthy dinner ready without hardly any effort. It became my go-to comfort food during those chaotic early days, and the aroma still reminds me of that special kind of mom-life resilience.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado slices

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Place chicken breasts, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
2. Add both types of beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
6. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
7. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and well combined.
8. Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings.

Easiest Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Quick to throw together, packed with healthy ingredients, and bursting with flavor. This recipe is a staple in our house for busy weeknights.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado slices Optional toppings

Equipment

• Crockpot

Method

 

1. Place chicken breasts, onion, and garlic in the crockpot.
   1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
2. Add both types of beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
   1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
   1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
   1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
7. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and well combined.
   4 ounces cream cheese
8. Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings.
   shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado slices