Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. This easy recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth with spices and green chiles, creating a deliciously satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. Serve it alone or with rice or tortillas for an extra hearty experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, chopped onions, minced garlic, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can substitute chicken with turkey or use white beans for a vegetarian version. Enhance your chili with toppings like shredded cheese or cilantro for added texture.