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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
4.8 from 63 votes

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

This Crock Pot White Chicken Chili combines chicken breast, white beans, green chilies, and a blend of herbs and spices. Slow cooking the onion, garlic, and jalapeño before adding to the crock pot builds a deeply savory base. The chicken is shredded after cooking to distribute throughout the rich, broth-based chili. The use of mild green chilies and white beans provides a creamy texture while keeping the flavors bright yet hearty, making it a satisfying meal option for cooler days or when preparing ahead.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 Servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 5 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans green chili undrained
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans White beans drained and rinsed, or cannellini beans
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp parsley dried
  • 1 tsp chives dried
  • ½ tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high and add the onion. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
  2. Transfer the onion-garlic-jalapeno mixture to your slow cooker (I used this 6-quart slow cooker), along with the rest of the ingredients for the chili. Stir well and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  3. Use a fork to fish out the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken, then place it back in the crock pot. If time allows, let the chicken soak in the chili for at least 1 hour (overnight is better) for maximum flavor.
  4. Serve heaping bowls of chili with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Adjust broth quantity to achieve your preferred chili thickness.
  • You may use a mix of cannellini and Great Northern beans as available.
  • After shredding, letting the chicken soak in the chili for an hour or more improves flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 3 Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 9g (14%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 to 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 3
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 9g 14%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.