Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe

White Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe is another one of those easy crockpot meals that can be served completely on it own. Or, you can add a salad and/or bread and have dinner on the table with very little effort.

You know what I love about crockpot cooking? It is hands-free. I can start our dinner in the morning and forget about it until dinner time. That means, I can get a lot done in less time.

But, if you are not convinced that crockpot cooking is for you but still want a white chicken chili, check out Instant Pot GAPS Diet White Chicken Chili which is also a time saver!

Psss - did you know that you can use your Instant Pot as a Crockpot? I'm telling you, it works great!

Toppings

I like to serve this recipe in bowls and add additional toppings for people to add as they desire.

Additional toppings include:

• avocado slices
• jalepeno peppers, sliced
• green chilis - some like it a bit more spicy
• cheese - cheddar, Colby jack, pepper jack
• sour cream or greek yogurt

You can also serve with:

• salad
• corn chips
• artisan sourdough bread 
• Serve in Sourdough Bread Bowls - this way there are no dishes because you eat your bowls!
• rice
• cornbread

Instructions

Add all ingredients (except the sour cream and heavy cream) to the crockpot. Photo 1
Cook on high for 4 hours or low 7 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks - return chicken to crockpot - add sour cream and heavy cream to crock pot and stir immediately before serving. Photo 2, 3
Serve and enjoy. Photo 4

Can I Use Store-bought Chicken Broth?

Yes, you can use store-bought or homemade chicken broth.

If you are interested in making it yourself, check out How to Make Chicken Broth.

How Do You Make White Chicken Chili Thicker?

This recipe gets it thickness and richness from the sour cream and heavy cream.

You can also make it thicker by :

• Remove a few cups of the beans (dip them out when you remove the chicken to shred).
• Using your immersion blender, blend them.
• Add them back to the crockpot to thicken the chili.

If you want to thicken it further, you can whisk together ¼ cup of cold water and 2 tablespoon of flour, stir it into the chili while cooking and allow it to boil until thickened.

Can White Chicken Chili Be Frozen?

Yes!

To freeze this White Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe before cooking:

• Place all ingredients (except for the sour cream and heavy cream) in a freezer bag and freeze.
• When ready to use - thaw overnight the night before in the refrigerator.
• The next day place ingredients into the crockpot and continue with instructions.

To freeze this White Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe after cooking:

• Allow the chili to cool completely.
• Place the chili into freezer bags or other freezer container.
• It will keep in the freezer for at least 6 months.

How Do You Reheat Frozen Chili?

This recipe, like most freezer meals, can be thawed overnight in the fridge and reheated on the stove top, in the crockpot or microwave. I like to use the microwave until it is bubbly.

The temp should get to 165F.

How Long Can It Be Kept in the Fridge?

This White Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe will keep in the fridge for 3 - 5 days at least. I know most sources say to eat leftovers within 4 days but I have not had a problem keeping them longer.

Can I Make This  More Budget Friendly?

There are a few ways this recipe can be made more budget friendly:

• Use dried beans rather than canned. See grain preparation for the best way to make beans more digestible and nourishing.
• Use chicken legs or thighs instead of chicken breast - just be sure to remove the bones when shredding the meat.
• Make your own chicken broth using a whole chicken. De-bone and freeze the meat for later use. See How to Make Chicken Broth. and 15 Health Benefits of Bone Broth.

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White Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe

Dina-Marie

White Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe is an easy crockpot meal that can be served alone or with a salad or bread.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 chicken breast large boneless
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 - 4 oz can green chilis drained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons pepper
• 2 - 15 oz cans white beans may use dried and prepared beans
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 15 oz corn (opt.)

Instructions

 

• Add chicken breasts and all other ingredients to the crockpot except the sour cream and heavy cream.
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low 7 hours.
• Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks - return chicken to crockpot.
• Add sour cream and heavy cream to crock pot and stir immediately before serving.

Notes

1. Want it thicker?

• Remove a few cups of the beans (dip them out when you remove the chicken to shred).
• Using your immersion blender, blend them.
• Add them back to the crockpot to thicken the chili.

2. Store bought or homemade chicken broth work well. The nutritional benefit of homemade is there are no unnecessary ingredients plus you get the benefits of bone broth!

3. Greek Yogurt can be substituted for the sour cream.

4. Add a 15 oz can of corn for a subtle sweetness.

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