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Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili

Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili is filled with diced chicken, northern beans, onion, green chiles, and cumin, which simmers all day in the slow cooker. You can also add some cayenne pepper if you want to increase the heat slightly.

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Crock Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili for Two

Why I love this recipe

We first made this creamy white chicken chili recipe when my son was learning how to cook. Each week, he would choose a recipe that he wanted to make, and I would supervise while he prepared our dinner. We love this down-sized White Chicken Chili recipe so much that it has become a regular in our house ever since.

This is a small-batch recipe for two, making a filling dinner or a romantic date night meal.

Try it with these Soft Pretzels or these Raspberry Chocolate Banana Muffins.

Recipe FAQ’s

What beans for white chili?

We prefer great northern beans, but Cannellini Beans also work well.

Reader comments

Stacey – The taste was amazing! My husband couldn’t stay away from it! I couldn’t either!

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Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

This Easy Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili is a cozy dish with diced chicken, northern beans, onion, green chiles, and cumin simmered all day in the slow cooker. Add cayenne pepper for some extra heat! Enjoy!
4.60 from 15 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Chicken-Poultry
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken
  • medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spicy heat)
  • 15.5 ounces great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
  • cup chicken broth
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles (do not drain)
  • cup sour cream
  • cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • On a cutting board, dice the chicken and onion and add them to the crockpot.
  • Add in the garlic powder, salt, ground cumin, oregano and pepper. If you are also using cayenne pepper, add that in now too.
  • Stir in the beans, green chiles, and broth until combined.
  • Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 7 or 8 hours, or high heat for 4 hours.
  • Right before serving, turn the heat off and add in the sour cream and heavy cream. Stir until well combined. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Notes about ingredients and substitutions
  • Green chilies – If you want something milder, use a green bell pepper. For a spicier flavor, use a jalapeño.
Storage
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 46gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 1537mgFiber: 17gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 633IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 7mg
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4.60 from 15 votes (14 ratings without comment)
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Crispy

Sunday 4th of May 2025

Subbed Long Grain rice cooked in my IP. Used Pepper Jack Cheese. Otherwise ingredients were the same except used more chopped green peppers. This is a budget friendly, comfort food oriented recipes.

Kandy

Friday 26th of January 2024

is there a substitute for the green chilis?

Zona House

Saturday 27th of January 2024

Hi Kandy, If you want something more mild, use a green bell pepper. If you want more spice, use a jalapeño. Thanks for your question :)

Stacey

Wednesday 30th of October 2019

It was a little soupy, but next time I’m going to try not draining the beans & see if that makes a difference. The taste was amazing either way! My husband couldn’t stay away from it! I couldn’t either!

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