White Chicken Chili Recipe (CrockPot)

Hearty and comforting, this crockpot white chicken chili recipe is hands down the best comfort food we’ve ever had the privilege of devouring. Made with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor, it’s rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Pairs perfectly with rustic bread or sweet corn muffins. 

What is White Chicken Chili?

White chicken chili generally refers to a cozy, thick stew type of dish made with white beans, chicken, and green chilis. Heat level can vary depending on whether mild green chilis, hot green chilis, or hot sauce is used. White chili is creamier and whitish in color, due to being more cream-based rather than tomato-based. Instead of black beans, white chicken chili uses white beans such as great northern beans. Additionally, shredded white chicken is used versus ground beef in traditional chili recipes.

Watch us Make White Chicken Chili

Key Ingredients for White Bean Chicken Chili

There are seemingly a million different ways to prepare crockpot white bean chicken chili, and we’ve tried them all. However, this version is the one we always come back to again, and again….and again. Made with simple ingredients, it’s big on flavor and simply the best. 

• Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are used as the protein source and added to the crockpot completely raw. 
• Plenty of fiber can be found in this dish! Northern beans and corn are included to keep you satisfied. 
• The secret to ultra creamy broth is a combination of condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth thickened with a pinch of flour. 
• Chopped onions and garlic make everything tastier, including this dish. 
• Plenty of spices belong here! Oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper create a warm flavor and are given a kick of heat with mild diced green chilis.  
• Technically optional, this white bean chicken chili is best served with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese on top. 

Easy Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

1. Combine ingredients into large slow cooker. Mix well to incorporate.
2. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. keep warm until ready to serve. Garnish with shredded cheddar.

What To Serve With White Chicken Chili

Cornbread

• Honey Cornbread Muffins – these are tender, hearty, and filled with the goodness of honey.
• Sweet Potato Cornbread – sweet potatoes make this cornbread extra moist and hearty.
• Sweet Cornbread – this is our classic cornbread that can be doubled for a crowd.

Breads

• Easy Dinner Rolls (Less Than 1 Hour) – these super soft, fluffy rolls are the quickest yeast rolls we’ve ever made.
• French Bread Recipe – this recipe makes 2 deliciously chewy French bread loaves.
• Rosemary Garlic Bread – this is a fan-favorite, as it’s full of flavor and perfect every time.
• Olive Garden Breadsticks – these are actually better than the restaurant’s.

Roasted Vegetables

• Best Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipe – super easy, flavorful, and delicious!
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts – brussels sprouts never tasted so good.
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon – perfect side for any fall/winter meal.

Salad

• Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) – this humble dish never fails to “wow” guests, with its wonderfully succulent flavors.
• Southwestern Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing – crispy, colorful, and delicious.
• Mexican Taco Salad – simple yet satisfying for any Tex-Mex themed meal.

White Chicken Chili (Crockpot)

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Hearty and comforting, this white bean chicken chili is hands down the best comfort food we’ve ever had the privilege of devouring. Made with simple ingredients and plenty of flavor, it’s rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Pairs perfectly with rustic bread or sweet corn muffins.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

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• 4 lbs chicken breast tenders, boneless, skinless, cut into chunks
• 3 cans Northern beans, 15 oz each, drained
• 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup, 10.5 oz each
• 2 cans corn, 15 oz each
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 onions, small, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 tsp oregano
• 2 ½ tsp cumin
• 8 oz diced green chilis, drained, mild or hot (your choice)
• 6 TB flour
• Kosher salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Shredded cheddar , for optional garnish

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients (except salt/pepper) into large slow cooker. Mix well to incorporate.
• Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink and onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Turn slow cooker to “warm” setting, and keep warm until ready to serve. If desired, garnish with shredded cheddar. Serve with bread, chips, or corn muffins.

Equipment

• Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
• Mild Diced Green Chilis

Notes

• Consistency: If you want to thicken your chili further after cooking, mix in 1 TB of flour at a time until desired thickness is achieved and let it cook another 30 min or so.  If you want to thin it out, simply add more chicken broth until desired consistency.
• Stovetop Instructions: If you’d like to cook this on stovetop, brown chicken in a skillet first (no need to cook through, just browning is enough.) Then, add the ingredients to a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer, cover and let cook for 1 hour. 

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Nutrition (per serving)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat

Method: Crockpot, Slow Cooker