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.
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.
White Chicken Chili: Ingredients
- 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.
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.
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.
Once the chicken is shredded, add the rest of the ingredient and stir to combine.
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.
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.
