Everyone Kept Asking for This Creamy White Chicken Chili — Here It Is
This Creamy White Chicken Chili is the kind of recipe people ask for again and again. It’s rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make thanks to the slow cooker. Using fully cooked chicken keeps prep minimal, while white beans, roasted green chiles, corn, and cream cheese create a smooth, hearty chili that tastes like it simmered all day.
Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or anytime you want a warm, satisfying meal with big flavor and very little effort.
🍲 White Chicken Chili Recipe Card
⏱ Prep Time
15 minutes
⏱ Cook Time
1½ hours (High) or 3 hours (Low)
🍽 Servings
6–8
📝 Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked garlic herb deboned chicken, shredded
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 12 oz roasted Hatch green chiles
- 3 (15.5 oz) cans white kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili-lime adobo seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (or 1 can corn)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 (1.27 oz) packet chicken fajita seasoning
- 48 oz chicken broth
- Optional: hot sauce or extra heat seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
Add onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, white beans, corn, spices, seasonings, chicken, and chicken broth to a slow cooker.
Stir well to combine.
Place cream cheese on top without stirring.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes, or LOW for 3 hours.
Once creamy, stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Add hot sauce if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy.
❓ FAQ
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, rotisserie chicken works perfectly in this recipe.
Is this chili spicy?
It’s mild to medium. Add hot sauce or extra seasoning for more heat.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, freeze before adding cream cheese for best texture.
