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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

A creamy and hearty white chicken chili that's easy to make in a slow cooker, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 can corn (15 oz) Do not drain.
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilis (10 oz) Do not drain.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Substitute with garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and dried parsley if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (block, not whipped) For creamier texture.
Toppings
  • to taste shredded cheese For topping.
  • to taste sour cream For garnish.
  • to taste diced avocado For freshness.
  • to taste fresh chopped tomatoes For color.
  • to taste Fritos or tortilla chips For crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the bottom of your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  3. Dump in the black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, ranch seasoning, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and water. Stir well to combine.
  4. Place the block of cream cheese on top without stirring it in.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for about 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Serving
  1. Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot. Mix until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, tomatoes, and crunchy chips.

Notes

This chili stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let it cool before transferring to an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.