Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

Published Oct 3, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Mel's Kitchen Cafe via YouTube

This creamy white chicken chili recipe by Mel’s Kitchen Cafe on YouTube is one of my favorite dishes to make, especially for busy weeknights or when I simply don’t have the energy to cook. It’s super easy to prepare because all you have to do is dump everything in the crockpot and let it do its magic while you wait and relax.

The chicken is so tender and the soup is so creamy which is the perfect combination, and I guarantee you wouldn’t be able to stop eating it. You might not even have leftovers once mealtime is over, it’s that good! Learn how now by watching the video tutorial below and give it a try today.

Ingredients for Creamy White Chicken Chili:

1 tbsp of oil
1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped
1½ tsp of garlic powder
2 (15.5 oz) cans of Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 oz) can of chicken broth
2 (4 oz) cans of chopped green chiles
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of dried oregano
½ tsp of pepper
¼ tsp of cayenne pepper
1 cup of sour cream
½ cup of whipping cream

Optional

Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and other toppings

How to Make Creamy White Chicken Chili:

Ingredients for Creamy White Chicken Chili — Image credit: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe via YouTube

Step 1

Put the whole chicken breasts in a 5 or 6-quart crockpot, then add the chopped onion, garlic powder, beans, garlic, and green chiles, and season them with salt, ground cumin, dried oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Reduce the chicken broth to 12 ounces or about 1½ cups and pour it in over the other ingredients. Stir everything until incorporated, then cook the chili on a low setting for about 5 to 7 hours, and then remove the chicken to a cutting board.

Step 3

Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and put them back into the crockpot, then in a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and whipping cream until smooth and combined, and pour it into the crockpot. Continue to cook the chili at a low setting until warmed through, then serve, and enjoy!