Description
White chicken chili from Mexico delights palates with hearty, comforting flavors. Slow-cooker simplicity and rich ingredients make this dish a perfect meal for hungry friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans or Great Northern beans
- 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn (optional)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado slices
- Tortilla chips
- Jalapenos (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Combine all core ingredients – chicken, beans, green chilies, chicken broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper – directly into the crockpot, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Allow mixture to slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes tender and ingredients meld together seamlessly.
- Use two forks to meticulously shred chicken within the crockpot, distributing meat evenly throughout the liquid base.
- Incorporate cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring continuously until ingredients completely dissolve, creating a luxuriously smooth and creamy texture.
- Enhance the chili’s brightness by introducing fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, then let the mixture simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to integrate final flavor notes.
- Ladle the chili into serving bowls and personalize with preferred garnishes, transforming this hearty dish into a customizable meal experience.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for richer, more tender meat that stays moist during slow cooking.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream to reduce calories and add protein while maintaining creamy texture.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on heat preference, starting with less and gradually increasing for personalized spice level.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months, ensuring quick and convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg