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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A warm, comforting slow cooker white chicken chili featuring tender chicken, white beans, corn, and spices—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Raw or cooked/shredded
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern)
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1 piece onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream
  • fresh cilantro
  • sliced avocado
  • lime wedges

Instructions

Preparation

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add the drained white beans, corn, diced green chiles, diced onion, and minced garlic.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top.
  • Stir gently to combine so the spices are distributed.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot; stir to incorporate shredded chicken into the chili.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

This chili stores well and is great for leftovers or freezing. For more flavor, sauté onion and garlic before adding to the slow cooker.