This creamy and flavorful crockpot white chicken chili is the best with tender chicken, beans, corn and salsa. A hearty and easy recipe that is a weeknight favorite!
This chili is a favorite, along with my slow cooker enchilada soup, slow cooker turkey chili, and crockpot potato soup. I even make Wendy’s chili in my crockpot!
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Why We Love White Chicken Chili in the Crockpot
This makes for the best white chicken chili recipe yet!
- Dump-and-go meals that only take 5 minutes of prep work are why I love slow cooker recipes like this one or my slow cooker crack chicken chili.
- Chili is a hearty meal that will fill up the whole family. Makes great leftovers too!
- It’s budget friendly and simple to prepare.
Recipe Ingredients
Some pantry staples mixed with chicken equal a meal that is hearty and comforting.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Chicken: I like to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts because they shred so easily and the white meat absorbs the flavors well. The shredded chicken will soak in all the flavor!
- Beans: Most types of beans will work well in this chili, but I like to use mostly white beans, or a mixture of white kidney beans, cannellini beans, pinto beans, great northern beans, and light red kidney beans.
- Broth: Chicken broth helps cook the chicken and gives a nice backdrop to the crock pot chili.
- Corn: I like using white corn because of the color and the sweetness it adds.
- Seasonings: I used both salsa and salsa verde. The brightness of the salsa verde elevates the flavor and gives the chili a little heat. Just a little bit of chili powder, salt, and pepper is all you need to give this soup a nice pop of flavor.
- Sour cream: This makes the chili super creamy.
How to Make Crockpot White Chicken Chili
If you can open a can, you can make this white chicken chili recipe. It only requires a few ingredients dumped into a crockpot and the patience to wait for them to cook!
- Dump. Add chicken and broth to the crockpot. Season the chicken with salt and chili powder. Then add in beans, corn, salsa verde and salsa.
- Cook. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred, then place back in crockpot. Add the sour cream and stir. Then cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve. Ladle creamy white chicken chili into bowls and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Crock Pot White Chicken Chili Serving Suggestions
- White chicken chili with toppings: Shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, avocado, red radishes or jalapeño.
- Chips: Tortilla strips or tortilla chips are great as well as Fritos.
- Side dishes. Make this a complete meal by adding in cornbread muffins, warm homemade flour tortillas, or tortilla chips.
Love crockpot recipes? You’ll also love my green enchilada soup, slow cooker chicken enchilada soup, and crockpot lasagna soup.
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Crockpot White Chicken Chili
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , plus more to taste
- 4 (15-ounce) cans beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white corn
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- ¾ cup sour cream , or cream cheese (at room temperature)
- Ground black pepper , to taste
Optional toppings: Tortilla chips, Scoop of sour cream, Avocado, Shredded cheese, Cilantro
Instructions
- Add to crockpot. In the bottom of a crockpot, add 2 pounds chicken and 15 ounces broth. Stir in 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 4 cans of beans, 1 can corn, 1 cup salsa verde, and 1 cup salsa.
- Slow cook then shred chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred.
- Add sour cream. Return chicken the crockpot and add the sour cream or cream cheese. I like to place it on top and let it sit for about 10 minutes before stirring. Cook an additional 30 minutes. Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve. Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
Want a little more spice? Use a medium-hot or hot salsa and add a can of green chiles and cayenne pepper to the crockpot for a bit more heat. You can also finely dice a jalapeno or serrano pepper if you really want to make it hot.
Sure. Simply bring the broth, salsa verde, salsa, and seasonings to a boil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, beans, and corn and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the chicken is cooked through. Shred the chicken and return to the pot. Stir in sour cream before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Yes, I love to double the recipe and freeze half of the soup for later. I would recommend freezing it without the sour cream mixed in because sometimes dairy can separate once frozen. Add the soup to a freezer bag or container and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying. Then heat back up on the stove top or in the crockpot until warm. Mix in sour cream before serving.
Categorized as: Chicken, Chicken, Cinco De Mayo, Crockpot, Crockpot, Crockpot, Dinner, Freezer-Friendly, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Mexican, Nut-Free, One Pot, One Pot, Soups
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
So so good and easy!! Perfect to throw together if you have leftover cooked chicken. Just made a double batch to have for dinner tonight and freeze the rest for a rainy day. Thanks for sharing.
I love doubling this recipe to save 1/2 for later! So glad you enjoyed it! :)
So good and so easy! The whole family loved it and keeps asking to make it again.
Made this last night. So delicious and easy.
Okay this looks so delicious! What kind of beans are you using?
great time of year for this, so different that all of my red chili versions, so thank you!
This sounds amazing! I want to dive into my screen!
Okay this is amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Tis the season for chili. While I love all chili, there’s something so comforting about a bowl of white chicken chili for me :) This recipe is perfect.
So glad it is chili season! Hope you enjoy! :)
Bring on soup weather! This looks so yummy!
My favorite time of year! Hope you enjoy! :)
So perfect for fall! This looks so good Jamielyn
Thanks! Bring on all the soups! Hope you enjoy!
White chicken chili is my absolutely favorite chili in the whole world!
This recipe is perfect for me and my family. What an interesting combination of ingredients. I’m sure it is very tasty!
I want to eat this White Chicken Chili daily!
This is a great idea, even for picky eaters! It is really impressive. Looks very tasty. Yum.
I want to eat it for dinner. Yum Yum Yum! Cannot wait to try this! Love! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
I love a good chili! I have to try your version!
Do you know why I love fall?? Because it is finally getting cool enough to make a big pot of this!! Yummmmm!
Everything about this recipe spells comfort!
This looks so delicious! I’m always looking for slow cooker recipes and this looks so perfect!! Can’t wait to try it!
Hope you enjoy! :)