We have officially entered into the cooler season!! Fall temperatures are here and that makes me want – chili!
Until now, our hands-down favorite has always been my healthier turkey chili here. While it still holds a special place at our dinner table, this creamy white chicken chili is a new favorite.
It’s delicious – with just the right amount of kick! This slow cooker white chicken chili recipe is a must try!
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is easy
Slow cooker soups are truly amazing! Using a slow cooker can take a great recipe and make it even better.
We love using our slow cooker to make things easy. You can just drop the ingredients in and set it. It will do all the hard work while you take on the rest of your day.
I’m all about that great homemade flavor without all the effort!
Is Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili healthy?
Everyone wants to eat healthy – right? Well, I won’t claim that slow cooker white chicken chili is healthy… but I do think it’s definitely healthier than some recipes I have found.
I have tried several different recipes for white chicken chili. Most I have found call for mostly heavy cream, but this one uses cream cheese.
Also, the toppings are an area where you can go a little healthier. For example, I do not put cheese or sour cream on mine. I usually opt for avocado, cilantro and a few tortilla strips which I make in the air fryer.
Tons of great flavor, with a little less calories!
While this chili is perfect for those chilly Fall nights, where you can curl up on the couch with a big bowl and switch on the tv, it’s also really great for game day!
I’ve even seen some people having a chili bar at a party, where you whip up a big batch of this creamy white chicken chili, then set out a big variety of toppings and let your guests make it their own.
This is one meal you definitely need to try this Fall or Winter… trust me, you deserve it
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 chicken breasts cut into small bite-size pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans white beans drained
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies with juices
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block of Philly) softened
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
Lime juice, avocado, cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips, etc.
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes (I like to let it brown a little for extra flavor).
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for a few minutes until they’re no longer pink on the outside.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the cream cheese and salt & pepper. Increase the heat and bring the chili to a boil. Reduce the heat so it’s simmering, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes, then microwave it for 30 seconds to help soften it up. Stir it in, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or so until the cream cheese has nicely incorporated into the sauce and it’s warmed through.
- Season chili with salt & pepper as needed. Serve it up and top as desired.
If you are into white chicken chili then you absolutely must try this slow cooker white chicken chili recipe.
It is the perfect combination of creamy, filling and it has a little kick of heat. It will surely warm you up on a cold day.
