Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a crowd pleaser and so easy to make. Throw everything in the slow cooker and let it simmer until you’re ready to eat!
Update: This recipe was originally published in 2017 and has been republished with all new photos.
Can you believe it’s mid October already? The temperature here in Arkansas has dropped to the low 50’s but I’m sure it will warm back up any day now. It is the South after all. I have big plans to hibernate as soon as the weather makes it’s mind up to stay cool. I’m like a bear that way. Just give me soup, a heated home, and I’ll stay there until Spring.
You better believe I’ll be consuming obscene quantities of this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili. I’ve had a head start on that as I’ve already made three batches in three weeks.
It is so very tasty, friends. Plus it’s simple. I throw everything in the slow cooker at lunch time and it’s ready to go by dinner! That’s my favorite way to feed the family. How about you?
These are all ingredients I keep on hand. You can stock up on everything now and you’ll be all ready to go throughout the cool weather months.
Chicken. Beans. Corn. Green Chiles. Onion. Chicken stock. A little coconut milk. Lots of seasonings. Boom. That’s one hearty dish everyone loves.
Top it with chopped fresh cilantro, cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips, and/or homemade croutons. It all works!
For this recipe you’ll need (full list of ingredients and instructions are in the recipe card below):
- Chicken breasts
- Onion
- Chicken stock or broth
- Corn
- Canellini beans
- Chopped green chiles
- Canned coconut milk
- Seasonings
To make this recipe just add everything to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Shred the finished chicken with two forks and add back to the soup. Enjoy!
Should you drain the canned corn and beans?
If you’re wanting a thicker chili then feel free to drain your corn and beans. The liquid adds more flavor so I personally enjoy using the liquid too!
Is this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili spicy?
There isn’t much heat in this dish at all. If you want to make this spicy, use two 4 1/2 oz cans of diced green chiles instead of one.
Does this soup freeze well?
Oh yes it does! This soup freezes, thaws, and reheats beautifully. Just add it to a pot on the stove over low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently. You can also reheat in the microwave after thawing. Feel free to double this recipe so you have plenty to freeze.
How to make this on the stovetop (starting with uncooked chicken)
Sauté the diced onion in a little oil in your soup pot. Once it’s fragrant and the onion is tender it’s time to incorporate the other ingredients.
Everything goes right into the pot. Stir. Crank up the heat to bring it to a quick boil. Then drop the heat to medium or medium-low and let it all simmer until chicken is done.
How to make this on the stovetop (starting with cooked chicken)
This is a great soup to make with leftover cooked chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken! It will be done in just 15 to 20 minutes!
Sauté the diced onion in a little oil in your soup pot. Once it’s fragrant and the onion is tender it’s time to incorporate the other ingredients.
Everything goes right into the pot. Stir. Simmer on medium-high to medium heat until chicken is done.
More soups like this:
Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Stew
Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup
Instant Pot Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
- 32 oz chicken stock or broth
- 30 oz canned yellow corn
- 30 oz canned white canellini beans
- 4.5 oz canned chopped green chiles
- 1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk, full fat (not lite)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional: fresh chopped cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Add everything to your slow cooker. Cover. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. You'll know it's done when chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred chicken and place back in the chili.
- Ladle chili into bowls and top with cheese, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips, or homemade croutons.
15 Comments on “Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili”
This looks so comforting, and such a nice change from heavy beef chili ~ I love to make this kind of thing with leftover turkey after the holidays, too!
I can eat chili anytime and this looks delicious. I need to try it in the slow cooker.
Oh man does this look good! I do love a white chili and today its finally cool enough to crave something like this! Pinning!
I love white chicken chili and you just made it so much easier with the slow cooker!
White chicken chili is one of my go-to fall meals! I love that this is in the slow cooker making it so easy.
I love white bean/chicken chili. It’s so perfect for this time of year. I love your slow cooker version! It looks great!
Cue the angels, I’m in heaven! This looks so good!
This is a gorgeous soup for fall. I love everything in it 🙂
As soon as it starts to get a bit chilli, we make a big batch of this and it never disappoints. Such great comfort food.
I can’t believe it’s mid October either; where is this year going?! I do love Autumn though as I love nothing more than homemade comfort food that warms the soul! This chicken chili looks awesome, I’m printing so I can make it soon!
I make this all the time! So good!!!
THIS IS SO GOOD!!! I made it this morning and my mouth is so happy with the flavor! It’s the perfect combination of spices. I added broccoli and celery for more veggies. I didn’t have any green chilis but the cayenne gives it a good kick! Thank you!!!
yum! and so easy. I can’t wait to taste the left overs tomorrow!
Thank you, Carla! So happy you enjoyed it!
One of our family favorites!