Description
A cozy, hands-off crockpot white chicken chili that balances creamy and spicy flavors, loaded with protein and fiber. Perfect for an easy, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), about 3 cups drained
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies (Hatch chilies optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- ½ cup sour cream (regular or light)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop onion, garlic, and jalapeño; drain and rinse white beans.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add sautéed mixture to the crockpot. Add chicken, drained beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to crockpot and stir.
- Stir in cream cheese (cut into cubes) and sour cream until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with desired toppings such as cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, lime wedges, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Spicy Crockpot White Chicken Chili