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This hearty and comforting slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy nights—set it and forget it for a delicious dinner with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño sliced, optional
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for topping, optional
  • 1 avocado sliced, for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker 6-quart or larger
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Add chicken breasts to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add beans, corn, green chilies, and chopped onion on top.
  3. Sprinkle in all the dry spices: salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
  4. Pour chicken broth and lime juice over everything.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
  8. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and shredded cheese.
  9. Stir everything until well combined and cheese is melted.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  11. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  12. Ladle chili into bowls.
  13. Top with sliced green onions and cilantro.
  14. Add optional toppings like Greek yogurt, avocado, or jalapeños.
  15. Serve with tortilla chips or warm bread on the side.
  16. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  17. Reheat gently in microwave or stovetop until hot.
  18. Freeze leftovers up to 2 months for future meals.
  19. Stir before serving if reheated from frozen.
  20. Enjoy a hearty, flavorful bowl of white chicken chili anytime!

Notes

Great for meal prep—flavor improves the next day. Use rotisserie chicken to cut time in half.