How to Make the Perfect Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
American · Easy · 370 min · 6 servings
This creamy white chicken chili is slow cooked to tender perfection with white beans and green chiles for a bold and satisfying meal. It is ideal for freezer meal prep because it stores for months and reheats without losing its creamy texture.
Why this recipe works
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 370 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 340 calories with 35g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans white cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Load the Slow Cooker
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the drained white beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine everything around the chicken.
Step 2: Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
Step 3: Shred and Finish
Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir well and cover for an additional 15 minutes until the cream cheese melts into the broth and creates a creamy consistency.
Step 4: Cool and Freeze
Allow the chili to cool completely before portioning into freezer-safe bags or containers. Lay bags flat to freeze for compact storage. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat stirring frequently to keep the cream cheese smooth.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- cream cheese → sour cream stirred in at the end for a tangy twist
- cannellini beans → great northern beans or navy beans
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Reheating the chili over high heat which causes the cream cheese to separate and become grainy
- Freezing the chili in large blocks making portioning difficult after freezing
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 340 calories, 35g protein, 24g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fiber.
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