Description
A hearty, slow-simmered white chicken chili made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and southwestern spices. Perfect for busy weeknights and feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680g (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cans (425g/15 oz each) great northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 480ml (2 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (115g/4 oz each) diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 200g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- 7g (1 tablespoon) ground cumin
- 3g (1 teaspoon) dried oregano
- 2g (1 teaspoon) ground coriander
- 1g (½ teaspoon) smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 0.5g (¼ teaspoon) cayenne pepper (optional)
- 240ml (1 cup) sour cream
- 115g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 120ml (½ cup) heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)
- Diced avocado (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, dice onion, mince garlic, and rinse beans.
- Sauté the Aromatics (Optional but Recommended): Heat olive oil, add onions and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Add sautéed onions and garlic to crockpot, place chicken on top, and add beans, chiles, and broth.
- Add Spices and Seasonings: Sprinkle spices over the top and stir gently.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to crockpot.
- Add the Creamy Components: Combine sour cream, cream cheese, and heavy cream, then stir into the chili.
- Final Seasoning Adjustments: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle chili into bowls and let everyone customize with toppings.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper or fresh jalapeños. Can be made dairy-free with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg