This easy slow cooker chili combines chicken, white beans, fire roasted tomatoes and all of your favorite Mexican spices into a delicious, protein-packed dinner – perfect for busy weeknights.
Whether you’re busy with little ones at home or simply pressed for time in between work meetings, after school obligations and everything else life throws at us, one thing is clear: we love our slow cooker!!
In fact, all of you made if VERY clear in my recent reader survey that you want more slow cooker recipes and chicken recipes so guess what? I decided to kill two birds with one stone with this addictively delicious and ridiculously simple Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili recipe.
Truth be told, I was hosting a play date lunch for 3 adults and 5 kids under the age of 3 so I needed an easy recipe that I could prep ahead of time. The night before I simply tossed everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.
The verdict? Thumbs up from all! Well…at least those who are eating solids. Don’t worry Aria, your time is coming! (Isn’t my niece adorable? And that’s my friend Kim’s first baby Maddie on the right.)
This makes a big batch so if you aren’t hosting a crowd save leftovers for lunches throughout the week or freeze for later this fall when you’d rather carve pumpkins than make dinner.
Your spoon is waiting.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 12 ounces shredded chicken breast (such a rotisserie)
- 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 14- ounce cans white beans - drained and rinsed (i.e. great northern or navy)
- 16 ounce jar salsa verde
- 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 4- ounce cans chopped green chills
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings: lime wedges (avocado, cilantro, scallions, plain yogurt)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
- Serve with optional toppings.
Chef's Notes:
Nutrition:
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Renelle Roy
I’ve made this recipe several times, in crock pot as well as on stove top. soooo delicious! thanks
Liz DellaCroce
So happy to hear Renelle!
MJ Joseph
I will never get over clicking on a link from Today on Facebook & being directed to one of your recipes (that I will be making tonight!). So fun!! ;)
Liz DellaCroce
No way!! That’s so awesome. :) Thank you friend!!!
gaby
So the chicken has to be cooked and shredded ahead of time? Or can it be raw?
Liz DellaCroce
Preferably cooked like a rotisserie or roasted chicken.
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
This looks amazing! Love the flavours, so delicious!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much!! :)
Jackie Finkelstain
Greetings from Perú – South America!!!
I can´t wait till winter time to taste this delicious dish.
Erica
I cannot get enough crockpot recipes! Love this!
Liz DellaCroce
Me neither Erica!!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
My guys would love this soup!
Liz DellaCroce
They sure would Miss!! Thanks so much!
Amanda
Totally love everything about this! Especially that it makes a big batch!!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes girl!!! Perfect for feeding a crowd!
Dorcas@feelgoodfoodblog
Turkey chili is one of my favorites but I’ve never done it slow-cooker style with chicken. I gotta try this and add a little sofrito too!
Thank you!!
Liz DellaCroce
oooo love the idea of adding sofrito!
Marsha
I don’t see fire roasted tomatoes listed in the white bean chicken chili recipe ingredients as mentioned in the description. Are they in the salsa verde? Recipe sounds delish!
Liz DellaCroce
Oops!! I left them out by mistake but the recipe has been updated. I hope you enjoy them!!!
Marcia
It looks like there are tomatoes in the chili in the picture but not in the recipe. Also does this not have any chicken broth?
Liz DellaCroce
My goodness Marcia – forgive me for leaving those items out of the ingredient list!! I apparently need more coffee. It has been updated accurately – many apologies.
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm
OMG all the ingredients in this sound amazing and it looks great! Looks like a crowd pleaser!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you try it Sophia!
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
Oh yes–bring on the slow cooker recipes! Such a life-saver. :) This looks delish!
Liz DellaCroce
Cheers to slow cooker season!
Norma | Allspiceandnutmeg
This looks so so good. Slow cooker is coming out of hiding for this.
Liz DellaCroce
Yay I hope you like it Norma!
Gaby
Such tasty comfort food! I love that you made it in the slow cooker!
Tina @ My Life as a Mrs
Crockpot & Soup are two loves of mine… done & done.
Liz DellaCroce
Right? Done and done. PS Pass the tacos.
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
YUM, love a quick chili that can be made while one is busy with other things, this recipe looks delish!
Liz DellaCroce
Quick is my middle name girl!
Aggie
Um, yes please. You know I love this!! Slow cooker chili is the best. Looks delicious Liz…especially with that avocado and cilantro on top!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh man I was in avocado heaven last week!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
Mmm mmm mmm. You’re speakin’ my white chicken chili love language. This looks awesome!!
Liz DellaCroce
I can’t stop eating Mexican food lately!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective
Loving all the little people shots in this post. The chili looks divine!!
Liz DellaCroce
haha they were going crazy for this soup!!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
I’m SO excited it’s chili and soup season. Can’t wait to try this!!
Liz DellaCroce
Me too!!! Chili, soup and apples!! Its the best!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
So glad it’s chili season again!! This looks amazeballs:)
Liz DellaCroce
Me too!! I heart chili season!!
Jessica | Saucy Pear
The slow cooker saves the day again! And it’s extra good when everyone can make the meal their own by loading it with toppings (seriously, who doesn’t love toppings of any sort?!).
Thanks for this weekday life-saver!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes exactly!!! Toppings make dinnertime the best!!
Julia
We make slow cooker chili all the time in the fall/winter. I love the white beans in yours–looks great!
Liz DellaCroce
I seriously need to make it more often. So freaking good!
Rebecca {foodie with family}
Oh Liz. Your food. I love it!! This looks delicious.
Liz DellaCroce
The feeling is mutual!!! What time are you delivering the baklava?