Description
Comfort meets Mexican-inspired flavors in this hearty Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili, packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty green chiles. Guaranteed to warm souls and delight hungry diners, you’ll savor every spoonful of this easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, cubed
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can red beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts compactly within the slow cooker, ensuring maximum flavor absorption during cooking.
- Layer diced onions, frozen corn, red beans, and tomatoes with their natural juices directly over the chicken, then gently pour chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Distribute ranch dressing, ground cumin, and chili powder evenly throughout the mixture, thoroughly blending to create a uniform seasoning profile.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the chili to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, enabling chicken to become tender and ingredients to harmonize.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, use two forks to meticulously shred the chicken directly within the slow cooker, maintaining the dish’s internal temperature and moisture.
- Introduce cubed cream cheese into the chili, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated, transforming the texture into a rich, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the hot chili into serving bowls, presenting a comforting meal that promises warmth and satisfaction for family and friends.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure tender, easy-to-shred meat that absorbs flavors perfectly.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that maintains the creamy consistency.
- Enhance spice levels by adding jalapeños or increasing chili powder for those who love a kick of heat.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time and freeze in portions for quick, nutritious meals during busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg