White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot

My Cream White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot is one of our family’s favorite chili recipes. Filled with white beans, tangy green chilis, corn and tender pulled chicken this chicken chili in a crockpot recipe is delicious family dinner you can eat with a spoon or with chips. Better yet, it is all easily made in the crockpot so it is a hands off meal that is perfect for the weeknights or when you don’t feel like cooking. 

When the weather is chilly, we make chili. This entire month I have really been enjoying comfort food in a bowl and chili is one of those kinds of foods that I always find comforting. It doesn’t really matter what kind of chili I am eating, I love a good, hearty meal in a bowl that keeps me warm in the fall and winter months. Our weather has been treacherous this week and it is still getting dark so early that all my energy has been zapped. I have been relying on my crockpot and pressure cooker for some of my simple, favorite, comforting dinners and I love this White Chicken Chili in a crockpot recipe. It is creamy, the chicken is tender and flavorful, the beans are filling and the mild chilis and cilantro give it a nice, little zip that really speaks to me. It is a lovely combination of ingredients that make a meal and leave me with plenty of leftovers. Here is how to make it. 

Seasoning the chicken

I am a big believer in properly seasoning the meat in recipes and my White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot recipe is no exception to the rule. I mix together dried oregano, chili powder, garlic salt, onion powder and smoked paprika. Then this is rubbed into the chicken before I start doing anything else. This gives the chicken a little time to let the flavors settle in and sets the tine for the whole meal. 

Adding it all to the pot

My White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot recipe is not complicated. Mostly, you just add everything to the pot. Onions and garlic go in first to give the chicken a base to sit on. The chicken is placed in next and then I like to brush any of that extra seasoning from the plate into the pot too. Then corn, white beans and mild chilis are added. Next I season it all a little more with some cumin, white pepper and a little sea salt. All of that cooks together for 6 hours on low. You can go up to 8 if you prefer, but I find the beans start to break a part. 

The last steps

Once you are close to the end of the time, remove the chicken and shred it. I set this aside while I add in heavy cream and cream cheese to the crock pot. Then I mix that in and let the cream cheese melt in. Once it does, the chicken is added back in and then finally fresh cilantro is also stirred in. I like adding it in as a last step so that it holds its flavor a little better. I really love the way it shines and compliments the chili. 

Note: If you are someone who think cilantro tastes like soap, you can leave it out. 

Tips for making my White Chicken Chili in a crockpot

• Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. This is important because you do not want to stay firm or just break into smaller pieces. You really want to be able to stir it in and incorporate it so it melts. 
• Do you want to make this spicer? Chop up a jalapeno and toss that in with its seeds at the start of the cook time. 
• I have canned beans being used in the recipe, however if you love to use dried beans I include instructions for those in the notes of the recipe card. 
• If you are in the market for a new crockpot/slow cooker, this {HERE} is the one I am currently loving. 

Saving, storing and reheating

To save the my white chicken chili in a Crockpot recipe, place it in an airtight contain in the refrigerator. It will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it. It will last 3 months in the freezer in an airtight, freezer safe container. To defrost it, place it in the refrigerator overnight. To reheat the chili, you can simmer it on the stove on low until it is warm or reheat individual bowls in the microwave. 

Looking for more easy recipes?

If you love a good, easy recipe like my White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot, then try these too. 

• Classic Chili Mac {HERE}
• Slow Cooker Italian Meatballs {HERE}
• Creamy Slow Cooker French Mustard Chicken {HERE}
• Slow Cooker Pot Roast Sandwiches {HERE}
• Three Bean Chili {HERE}
• White Bean Turkey Chili {HERE}
• Slow Cooker Sun Dried Tomato Chicken {HERE}

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White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot

My Cream White Chicken Chili in a Crockpot is one of our family's favorite chili recipes. Filled with white beans, tangy green chilis, corn and tender pulled chicken this chicken chili in a crockpot recipe is delicious family dinner you can eat with a spoon or with chips. Better yet, it is all easily made in the crockpot so it is a hands off meal that is perfect for the weeknights or when you don't feel like cooking. 

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken chili in a crockpot, chicken chili in a crockpot recipe, chicken chili in a slow cooker, white chicken chili, white chicken chili in a crockpot

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours hours

Servings: 8 - 10

Author: Rachel

Equipment

• Crockpot/Slow cooker

Ingredients

Seasoning for the chicken

• 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Ingredients for the crockpot

• 2 lbs chicken breast
• 1/2 a large onion, diced About 1 cup
• 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 2, 15.5 oz cans Cannelloni beans or Great Northern Beans See note if you want to use dried beans
• 7 oz canned diced, mild chilis If you want to use fresh, dice 3-4 fresh chilis, diced.
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
• heavy cream
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature.
• 1/2 cup fresh, well-chopped cilantro
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• Optional: 2 tbsp of cornstarch and 3 tbsp water mixed together to thicken.

Additional ingredients - Optional

• Chips for serving
• More cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeño or avocado for topping

Instructions

• Prep the chicken by patting it dry. Then combine the seasoning mix for the chicken and then rub it into both sides of the chicken. Set this aside.
• Add the onions and garlic to the crockpot. Place the chicken on top of the onions and garlic. If there is any seasoning on the plate, brush/scrape that into the crockpot over the chicken.
• Next add in the corn, beans, green chilis and chicken stock. Add in the ground cumin, white pepper and sea salt. Then cover and cook the chili on low for 6 hours.
• About 15 minutes before everything is done, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it on a plate. Then add in the heavy cream and cream cheese. Gently stir to combine. If you want to thicken it now with the cornstarch add that now. Cover and continue to cook.
• Once the cream cheese has melted, add the chicken back in and then add in the cilantro and stir. Let everything heat together for another 5-10 minutes.
• Serve warm with chips and additional toppings as desired.

Notes

If you want to use dried beans, make sure to soak them overnight. Then, add two extra cups of chicken stock to the slow cooker. The cook time will be closer to 8 hours vs. the 6 hours in the recipe.