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Bowl of Crockpot White Chicken Chili with creamy toppings
ChefMaster Emily

Crockpot White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

This Crockpot White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. It's creamy, mildly spiced, and filled with tender shredded chicken, beans, and sweet corn. An easy, family-friendly recipe perfect for cozy weeknights or game day gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 can green chiles diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste
Finishing Touch
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed, softened

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with beans, corn, onion, garlic, green chiles, and spices. Pour in chicken broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  3. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to pot. Add cubed cream cheese and stir until melted and well combined. Let cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  4. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla strips.

Notes

This chili is kid-friendly but can be spiced up with jalapeños or hot sauce. Make ahead and enjoy leftovers for days—great for freezing too!