Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is an easy crock-pot recipe for a healthy white chicken chili. This recipe is a tried and true family favorite!
Do you ever wish for a dinner that makes itself?
There are many nights I need a recipe with NO EFFORT!
And that is exactly what this recipe for White Chicken Chili delivers–zero effort for a comforting, healthy meal.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili is warming to the body and soul.
This chicken chili with white bean is hearty, yet light and the subtle spices are not overpowering for sensitive stomachs or palates.
And besides that this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is unbelievable in taste, it comes together in mere minutes.
Perfect for busy days, chilly days, and sick days!
How to Make Chicken Chili with White Beans
This Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is as easy as dumping a few ingredients in the slow cooker and allowing to cook all day.
- Place all ingredients in slow cooker.
- Cook white chicken chili in slow cooker.
- Once time has elapsed, remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred chicken. Return chicken to slow cooker.
- Serve this white chicken chili with sour cream, cilantro, shredded cheese and corn chips if desired.
Tips for this Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe
- I have used made this white chicken chili recipe with both canned white beans and with cooked dried white beans. If using dried beans you have cooked, you may need to add in 1 teaspoon more of kosher salt. If using canned beans, only drain one can–the thick canning liquid gives the chili a nice salty taste and helps thicken the chili up.
- Most white chicken chili recipes are made creamy with either cream cheese, shredded cheese or cream. I keep this Chicken Chili Dairy-Free and then top with shredded cheese if desired. It is still every bit as delicious as more decadent white chicken chili recipes.
- Since this crock pot chicken chili is gluten-free and dairy-free, it is a great recipe for entertaining people with food allergies.
To Freeze this White Chicken Chili
If you have leftover slow cooker white chicken chili, you can freeze for future use.
- Allow the chili to cool and then place in freezer safe containers or bags.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Defrost white chicken chili in fridge overnight and then reheat on stove, on low in slow cooker or in microwave.
More Slow Cooker Recipes to try:
- Overnight Strawberries and Cream Steel Cut Oatmeal
- Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Drumsticks
- Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
- Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken Thighs and Rice
- Slow Cooker Lentil Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is an easy crock-pot recipe for a healthy white chicken chili. This recipe for white bean chili is a tried and true family favorite!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small onion finely minced
- 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
- 2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern White beans, drained and rinsed or 4 cups cooked white beans
- Optional Toppings: Sour cream, Greek yogurt, shredded montery jack or cheddar cheese, feta cheese, salsa verde, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a 6 quart slow cooker, mix together the stock, cumin, onion powder, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, bay leaves, onion, chilies, and white beans. Nestle the chicken in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Discard the bay leaves and remove the chicken from the slow cooker to shred/cut into bite size pieces.
- Use a hand held immersion blender to puree part of the chili--you only want to puree about half of the chili, as you want some of the beans to still remain whole. Alternatively, you can place 2 cups of the chili into a blender and blend until smooth and mix back into the slow cooker. (If blending, be sure to leave the lid on your blender open a crack to let steam escape.)
- Slice up the chicken into bite size pieces, of use a hand held kitchen mixer to quickly shred your chicken. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
- Top with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, and/or cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 317mg14%
Potassium 544mg16%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Kristen Chidsey
Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.
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what a perfect meal for a sick or cold day! I have been meaning to play with a white chili for awhile now, yours looks really great!
Thanks Alice. I hope it warms you up!
You had me at crockpot. There are simply some days that call for this magical device, delivering great smells and a ready-to-go dinner whenever i need it. This goes on the list now, too!
The crockpot can be such a life saver for busy days. Enjoy this recipe.
This looks really easy and delicious. Perfect for this very cold week. I don’t even want to go outside at all, but knowing this is ready when I get home will be worth it.
Oh I hear you–this week is so cold!! I hope this soup will warm you right up!
Perfect use for the slow cooker!
I just made a white chili for the first time a few weeks ago and it is amazing! The recipe is a little different than yours. My go to comfort foods are always high in carbs… which I am not supposed to have because of my health issues. :p I am trying to find substitute comfort foods and white chili is def on the list. Thanks for sharing.
Well, this is a healthy version of white chicken chili for sure. I hope you find this dish comforting!
I’ve never made white chili before but it sounds so good!
Well then you MUST try this, Sharon, especially if you like mild Mexican flavors!
Looks great! Pinning to my “recipes to try” board now!
Thanks David. This is going in my crock-pot in just a few hours. It is perfect for the rainy day we are having here today! I hope you enjoy!
This looks delicious! My CrockPot SAVES me on a regular basis with my crazy schedule and a hungry family. Pinning for later!
Thanks Madeline!! I agree. I don’t know what I would do without my crock-pot 🙂
Your Crock Pot White Chicken Chili looks delicious! This is a fantastic recipe and thanks so much for sharing it with us. Hope to see you again real soon at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
I love white chicken chili and haven’t made it in SO LONG. I will definitely be trying this out as the weather gets freezing.
I like good ‘ol chicken noodle soup when I’m under the weather!
This looks yummy!
Found you on Gooseberry Patch!