Description
Mouthwatering white chicken chili delights home cooks seeking comfort in a hearty Mexican-inspired dish. Simple ingredients and slow cooker magic create a creamy, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (10 oz or 280 g) diced green chilies
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (80 g) frozen corn
- 1/2 cup (113 g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded cheese (optional)
- chopped cilantro (optional)
- lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken, ensuring it’s mostly covered.
- Sprinkle green chilies, white beans, and corn around the chicken pieces.
- Generously season with spices, distributing them evenly across the ingredients.
- Cover and set the crockpot to low temperature, allowing the mixture to simmer for 6-7 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until chicken becomes fork-tender.
- Remove chicken and use two forks to shred the meat directly inside the crockpot, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and stir into the hot mixture, letting it melt completely and create a rich, creamy texture.
- Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and a squeeze of lime for brightness.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chili type or adding jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter, tangier version with reduced calories.
- For gluten-free option, ensure chicken broth and all ingredients are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Maximize flavor by using fresh herbs like cilantro and squeezing lime juice just before serving to enhance overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 385 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg