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Crockpot White Chicken Chili - Cozy, Creamy, and Weeknight Easy

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra richness)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles (mild or hot)
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans such as cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn (optional but nice for sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (optional, for citrusy notes)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Toppings: sliced avocado, shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack, tortilla chips, extra lime wedges, jalapeño slices

Method
 

  1. Load the crockpot: Add onion, garlic, green chiles, white beans, corn, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  2. Nestle in the chicken: Place chicken breasts (or thighs) on top. They’ll cook gently and soak up flavor as they simmer.
  3. Set and forget: Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Shred the chicken: Transfer the chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
  5. Make it creamy: Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until fully melted and smooth. You can cover and let the residual heat do the work for 10–15 minutes.
  6. Brighten it up: Stir in lime juice and a handful of cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime as needed.
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, jalapeño, and more cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime for extra zip.