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    Home » Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili

    Published: Sep 4, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This white bean chicken chili recipe is easy to make with only 5 minutes of hands-on preparation. Slow cooker white chicken chili is flavorful, creamy and one of our family’s cozy fall meals.

    bowl of White Bean Chicken Chili garnished with sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro

    I make this chicken chili so much that I needed to add a new recipe to our meal list. So, I created this white chicken chili recipe that is just as delicious but with a slightly different flavor profile.

    This white bean chicken chili is easy to make in the slow cooker with only 5 minutes of hands-on preparation. It's a flavorful, creamy and a delicious cozy fall meal.

    front view of a bowl of White Bean Chicken Chili garnished with sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro

    White Chicken Chili: Ingredients

    overhead view of the ingredients in this White Chicken Chili recipe
    • Chicken breasts. Use boneless-skinless chicken breasts.
    • Salsa. The color of the salsa will determine if this white chicken chili is really white, or if it's more orange. 😉 To make it lighter color use a green salsa. I find that my red salsa still yields a whiteish/very light color.
    • Diced green chiles. You can use mild (our choice) or kick up the spice with spicy green chiles.
    • Onion. Any onion variety works: yellow, white, sweet, red, it's your choice.
    • Green pepper. Feel free to substitute green pepper for another pepper of your choosing. Red, yellow or orange bell peppers are great choices, or pick a spicy pepper like jalapeños.
    • White cheddar cheese. I prefer a very sharp white cheddar, use your favorite.
    • Sour cream. I recommend full-fat sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt.
    • Northern beans. Use any beans you like, but white beans (northern) are our favorites.
    overhead view of a bowl of White Bean Chicken Chili garnished with sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro with a spoon in it

    How to make white chicken chili

    I love how easy this recipe is to make! As always, we'll walk through the process together, and don't forget to watch the video.

    To begin, combine salsa, green chiles, chicken broth, onion, and minced garlic in the container of a slow cooker and stir to combine. Then add the chicken and turn it to coat it with the mixture.

    two photos showing how to make slow cooker white chicken chili

    Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is easily shredded with a fork. Then, shred the chicken with two forks (or remove and shred it however you prefer). Return the chicken to the crockpot.

    two photos showing how to make slow cooker white chicken chili - shredding the chicken

    Once the chicken is shredded, add the rest of the ingredient and stir to combine.

    two photos showing how to make slow cooker white chicken chili

    Cook for additional 2 hours on low, or 1 hour on high, until the green peppers are soft and cheese is melted. Stirring every 15-20 minutes to melt the cheese.

    two photos showing how to make slow cooker white chicken chili

    Serve

    Serve warm with your favorite toppings (sour cream, chopped chives, crushed chips, etc.) and a side of the best cornbread (or cornbread croutons).

    Store/freeze

    Let the chili cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Recipe FAQS

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes! You can easily double this recipe and make it in one large crockpot or two smaller ones.

    Can I freeze white chicken chili?

    Yes, this recipe freezes exceptionally well. Put it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

    a bowl of White Bean Chicken Chili garnished with sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro with a spoon in it

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    Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili

    Laura
    This white chicken chili recipe is easy to make with only 5 minutes of hands-on preparation. Slow cooker white chicken chili is flavorful, creamy and one of our family’s cozy fall meals.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 238 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs chicken breasts raw
    • 16 oz salsa
    • 4 oz diced green chilies
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 cup onion diced (about half of a medium onion)
    • 1 TBS minced garlic
    • 1 green pepper diced
    • 8 oz white cheddar cheese diced
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ tsp chilli powder
    • 15 oz great northern beans drained and rinsed

    Instructions
     

    • In the container of a slow cooker, combine salsa, green chiles, chicken broth, onion, and minced garlic and stir to combine.
    • Add chicken and turn to coat.
    • Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours, until chicken is easily shredded with a fork. Shred chicken.
    • Add green pepper, cheese, chilies, sour cream, cumin, sea salt, pepper, chili powder and beans and stir to combine.
    • Cook 2 additional hours on low, or 1 on high, until green peppers are soft and cheese is melted. Stirring occasionally to melt the cheese.
    • Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Chicken breasts. Use boneless-skinless chicken breasts.
    • Salsa. The color of the salsa will determine if this white chicken chili is really white, or if it's more orange. To make it lighter color use a green salsa. I find that my red salsa still yields a whiteish/very light color.
    • Diced green chiles. You can use mild (our choice) or kick up the spice with spicy green chiles.
    • Onion. Any onion variety works: yellow, white, sweet, red, it's your choice.
    • Green pepper. Feel free to substitute green pepper for another pepper of your choosing. Red, yellow or orange bell peppers are great choices, or pick a spicy pepper like jalapeños.
    • White cheddar cheese. I prefer a very sharp white cheddar, use your favorite.
    • Sour cream. I recommend full-fat sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt.
    • Northern beans. Use any beans you like, but white beans (northern) are our favorites.

    Serve

    Serve warm with your favorite toppings (sour cream, chopped chives, crushed chips, etc.) and a side of the best cornbread (or cornbread croutons).

    Store/freeze

    Let the chili cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 679mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Photos in this post were taken by Jamie from Dishing Out Health.

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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    1. Julia C

      November 28, 2021 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      perfect weeknight meal! full of flavor & so simply to make. Will be keeping this in my recipe rotation throughout the fall/winter!

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    2. Natalie B

      September 08, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Great flavor! I love the addition of cheese and sour cream here! I made a few adjustments: I replaced a portion of the salsa with canned diced tomatoes, left out the bell pepper, and adjusted the spices to our taste preferences. Great recipe! Thank you for sharing!

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