Crockpot Healthy White Chicken Chili
This Crockpot Healthy White Chicken Chili is a cozy delight, featuring tender chicken, creamy beans, and a blend of spices for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- skillet
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 2 15-ounce cans white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
- 2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles with juices
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly cracked pepper and kosher salt, to taste
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 ounces cream cheese (optional) dairy-free if needed
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- Toppings as desired
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and poblano peppers in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Mix chicken broth, beans, corn, green chiles, and spices in the slow cooker.
- Add chicken breasts, cover, and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred the chicken, return it to the slow cooker with cream cheese and coconut milk, and stir to combine.
- Adjust consistency with more broth if needed, season, and serve with toppings.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chicken broth for desired consistency. For thicker chili, use a cornstarch slurry. Increase spiciness with hot chiles or cayenne pepper.