This hearty, slow cooker white chicken chili combines chicken, white beans, green chilis and all of your favorite Mexican spices into a delicious, protein-packed dinner – perfect for busy weeknights.
I love to have at least one slow cooker recipe on my meal plan for the week. Whether I have a busy day or even a slow day honestly, it’s so easy to combine flavorful and healthy ingredients and let it cook throughout the day. I use my slow cooker so often, I actually have two of them on hand in case one is dirty. Easy, delicious, and made with the traditional flavors my family loves, they don’t even realize these recipes are good for them, too! My Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a favorite year round, but especially come the fall when the weather starts to chill.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast: Leftover shredded chicken, like a rotisserie chicken, works great! But you can also use frozen or thawed chicken breasts and shred them once they’re cooked.
- Chicken broth: Makes for a flavorful and robust base for the chili.
- Onion: A white onion adds mild onion flavor without over powering the dish.
- Beans: You can use either great northern beans or cannellini beans as the white bean in this chili.
- Salsa verde: A quick way to add a ton of flavor to the chili is to use store-bought salsa verde.
- Green chiles: Adds great peppery flavor without making the chili spicy.
- Cumin: Adds warm, earthy, spice to the chili.
- Smoked paprika: I like to use smoked paprika to the added smoky, sweet flavor it adds.
- Oregano: Dried oregano adds a bit of earthy, woodsy flavor.
- Cayenne: Gives the chili the much needed kick of heat!
How to Make Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Start your slow cooker white chicken chili by adding the diced onion, shredded chicken, salsa verde, and green chiles to the bowl of your slow cooker.
Next add your chicken stock or broth to the pot.
Pour in your drained and rinsed white beans.
Then add the cumin, cayenne, and smoked paprika.
Along with the dried oregano and some salt and pepper to taste.
Stir everything together until evenly combined, then put on the lid and let cook on low for 8 hours.
Once cooked, serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy your Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili!
Easy Substitutions
- Swap the chicken. If you’re looking for a way to use up any leftover turkey, you could easily make this a turkey chili instead!
- Add more veggies. Try tossing in some frozen corn the last ten minutes, try adding some chopped bell peppers, or mix in additional types of beans.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What toppings should I put on my white chicken chili?
What do I do if my chili is too watery?
Can you freeze chili?
More Slow Cooker Meals
- Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo
- Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
- Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor
- Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
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If you need an easy set it and forget it recipe this week, then look no further than my Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili. I’m sure your whole family will love it!
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.
- Serve with optional toppings.
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