Valentina Ablaev
Long, cold days call for a quick and easy comfort meal, and this white chicken chili crockpot recipe hits the spot! This creamy chicken soup is loaded with protein and is so fulfilling. Add everything to the slow cooker and allow it to do the rest.
The crockpot is the perfect tool to make the most delicious soup. Our slow-cooker lasagna soup is one of our new favorites along with this delicious white chili!
This white chicken chili is similar to our classic chicken taco soup and classic chili recipe but uses chicken, beans, and a rich chicken broth base. However, this white chicken chili is cooked in a slow cooker, making it super hands-off because there is nothing better than an easy dinner!
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Recipe
- Crockpot dinner. Recipes like this require very little hands-on work, making for an easy meal.
- Customizable. This recipe is super simple to customize and adjust to your liking.
- Kid-friendly. All ages love this soup!
Ingredients for this White Chicken Chili Recipe
The ingredients for this crockpot meal are simple, and the results are delicious:
- Chicken – boneless skinless chicken breasts work best for getting tender shredded chicken.
- Beans – a mix of black and white kidney beans.
- Corn – canned corn adds incredible texture to the soup.
- Rotel – canned diced tomatoes and green chiles add great flavor and texture to this chili.
- Chicken broth – adds depth of flavor to the chili.
- Seasoning – blend the chili, cumin, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Cream cheese – softened cream cheese, cubed.
- Milk – whole milk adds creaminess to the chili.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make White Chicken Chili Crockpot
Numbered Instructions on how to make the recipe:
1 – Add all the ingredients, aside from cream cheese and milk to a crockpot. Cook low for 8-10 hours or 4-6 hours on high.
2 – Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and use two forks to shred.
3 – Add the shredded chicken and cubed cream cheese back to the crockpot. Cook on high for 15 more minutes
4 – Finish with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Toppings:
Spruce up your chicken chili with toppings:
- Fresh cilantro: chop up fresh cilantro and garnish the bowl of chili.
- Onion: top your bowl with diced white onion for a crunch.
- Sour cream: add extra creaminess and a refreshing twist.
- Lime: a little goes a long way when adding fresh lime juice for a slight tang.
- Jalapenos: bring the spice to your bowl.
- Fritos: crushed Fritos add a great texture to the bowl of chicken chili.
- Shredded cheese: sharp cheddar adds flavor and creaminess to the soup.
- Avocado: cubed avocados add a great touch to the soup.
- Tortilla chips: top the chicken chili with tortilla chips or dip into the soup.
Serving Suggestions
- Cheesy quesadillas: You can serve this white chicken chili with cheesy homemade quesadillas. Pro tip: Dip the quesadilla into the creamy chili for a perfect bite.
- Chips and dip: Start your meal with a pico de gallo appetizer.
Recipe FAQs
Chicken thighs would work great for this recipe!
Cook the chili without adding cream cheese or milk.
Cook this chicken chili in the instant pot on high pressure for an hour for a quicker dinner.
You can make this chicken chili on a stovetop by cooking on medium-high heat until the chicken is fully cooked.
Store & Reheat:
- Storage. Keep the white chicken chili in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store in an airtight container for peak freshness.
- Reheat. Warm up the chili on the stovetop in a small pot until reheated.
- Freeze. Soup can be frozen for the easiest lunch down the road. Pour cooled chili into a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months. Reheat: Let the soup thaw in the fridge overnight or add directly to a pot on low heat—warm soup on low-medium heat until warm.
More Soup Recipes
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Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- One medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 15 oz of black beans drained
- 15 oz of white beans drained
- 15 oz of canned corn drained
- 10 oz of rotel tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper cubed
- 1 celery rib finely chopped
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp of chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 4 oz of cream cheese room temp cubed
- 1/4 cup of whole milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the cream cheese and milk to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or 4-6 hours on high.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Add cubed cream cheese and milk, stir, and cook another 15 minutes on high; stir to combine.
- Serve and enjoy with desired toppings.
Notes
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- Serve: Finish your soup with sour cream, cilantro, lime, or even fritos for a crunch.
- Refrigerate: Leftovers of the chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: The soup can be stored longer if you freeze it! Pour the soup into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
