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Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili for Cozy Weeknight Dinner

A close-up bowl of creamy crockpot white chicken chili topped with shredded chicken, white beans, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
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Prepare this comforting and flavorful Crockpot White Chicken Chili. This simple, set-it-and-forget-it recipe uses your slow cooker to create tender shredded chicken and creamy white beans, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • Toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, avocado

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and great northern beans over the chicken.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix, cumin, oregano, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients.
  5. Add the undrained diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  6. If using, place the cubes of cream cheese on top.
  7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  8. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  9. Stir everything together until the chili is well combined and creamy. If you used cream cheese, stir until it is fully melted and incorporated.
  10. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove about 1 cup of the chili mixture near the end of cooking, blend it until smooth, and stir it back into the slow cooker.
  • This recipe freezes well. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • If you prefer a spicier chili, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other seasonings.

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