What can I use instead of cream cheese?

A dairy replacer or full-fat coconut milk could be used

How should I store leftovers?

Chill thoroughly before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili: Hearty Comfort in a Bowl

By Mason BrooksSep 18, 2026

Prep

15 min

Cook

240 min

Total

255 min

Servings

Level

Easy

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This Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe includes chicken and other beans with lime juice and other seasonings. It's a filling meal idea for weeknights. This recipe and others like it are good options for weeknight meals when you want to serve an impressive meal with minimal effort. Slow cooking enhances flavor and adds creaminess and heat to this chili dish. Offer this dish to family and other dinner guests as a convenient alternative to takeout. There are many possible variations to this recipe.

Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili: Hearty Comfort in a Bowl

Why you'll love this recipe

Easy to make in a slow cooker
Hearty and filling meal for the whole family.
Good for batch cooking and reheating leftovers
Can prepare frozen chicken without thawing it.

Instructions

In your slow cooker, add drained beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir everything gently to mix well.

Nestle the chicken breasts or thighs into the bean mixture so they are mostly submerged.

Cover the slow cooker and let it work its magic on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks directly in the slow cooker.

Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the chili.

Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Ladle the creamy chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.

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Dinner Soups & Stews American One Pot

Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili: Hearty Comfort in a Bowl

Name: Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili: Hearty Comfort in a Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (fresh or frozen works); 1 can Cannellini Beans (drained); 1 can Great Northern Beans (drained); 1 can Diced Green Chiles (for mild heat); 2 cups Chicken Broth (use your favorite); 1 cup Chopped Onion (about 1 small onion); 3 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh is best); 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened); 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Chili Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish); 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice (from about 1 lime)

By Mason BrooksSep 18, 2026

Prep

15 min

Cook

240 min

Total

255 min

Servings

Level

Easy

Jump to recipe

Why you'll love this recipe

Easy to make in a slow cooker
Hearty and filling meal for the whole family.
Good for batch cooking and reheating leftovers
Can prepare frozen chicken without thawing it.

Ingredients

Servings6

•1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (fresh or frozen works)
•1 can Cannellini Beans (drained)
•1 can Great Northern Beans (drained)
•1 can Diced Green Chiles (for mild heat)
•2 cups Chicken Broth (use your favorite)
•1 cup Chopped Onion (about 1 small onion)
•3 cloves Minced Garlic (fresh is best)
•8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
•½ tsp Ground Cumin
•½ tsp Dried Oregano
•1 tsp Chili Powder
•½ tsp Salt
•¼ tsp Black Pepper
•2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
•2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice (from about 1 lime)

Instructions

1
In your slow cooker, add drained beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2
Stir everything gently to mix well.
3
Nestle the chicken breasts or thighs into the bean mixture so they are mostly submerged.
4
Cover the slow cooker and let it work its magic on low for 7 hours or on high for 4 hours.
5
Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks directly in the slow cooker.
6
Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the chili.
7
Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
8
Ladle the creamy chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.