A creamy and mild white chicken chili perfect for weeknights, game days, or any cold day. This slow cooker recipe is easy to make and full of comforting flavor.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 15 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 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
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Add cannellini beans, great northern beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Season with salt and black pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream until melted and combined.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker before serving.
Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips.
This chili is a great option for meal planning, as it reheats well.