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This Crock Pot White Chicken Chili recipe is an easy dump-and-go recipe that’s perfect for weeknights. It serves 6-8 people and costs $12.40 to make. That’s just $2.07 per serving!
For more chili recipes be sure to try our Ground Turkey Chili and our Easy Beef Chili.
Every weekend I menu plan for the next week. I do my online shopping on Friday for pick-up on Saturday morning. That’s my weekly routine.
Recently my husband and I took on a major home renovation project and my house became a disaster in a matter of hours! My kitchen was covered in plastic and several layers of dust.
On my menu that night was Baked Spaghetti. While it’s a delicious and easy recipe, it’s not the best option for when your kitchen is in disarray! I quickly changed gears and opted to make this Crock Pot White Chicken Chili recipe instead.
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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
This Crock Pot White Chicken Chili literally saved the day! All of the ingredients are staple pantry items. I was able to throw everything in the Crock Pot and walk away.
Add this to your recipe toolbox. It will be perfect for busy nights when you can’t get to the store to get fresh ingredients, or when you decide the day of to do a major home renovation!
This Crock Pot White Chicken Chili is so easy, you may just wonder what to do with all your extra time. Maybe pull up all the tile in your house?! Just kidding, you probably don’t want to decide to do that. 😅
Crock Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe Questions Answered:
Do you have to brown ground chicken before slow cooking?
If you are using fresh chicken you should brown it before adding it to the slow cooker. Our pantry recipe uses canned chicken which comes pre-cooked so it is necessary to brown it before adding it to the Crock Pot.
How do you make crock pot chicken chili thicker?
What goes with Chicken Chili?
- Frito or Tortilla Chips
- Cheese Quesadillas
- Guacamole
- Cornbread
How to Make Crock Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe:
- First, throw all of the ingredients except for the sour cream and toppings into a slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined.
- Serve in bowls with additional toppings if desired.
How to get the kids involved with this recipe:
- Ages 2-3: Have them help you rinse and drain the beans.
- Ages 4-5: Teach them how to level off ingredients in measuring spoons. They can also help you dump the ingredients into the Crock-Pot.
- Ages 6-8: Teach them how to use a can opener the correct way and have them help you open all of the cans. They can also help you set the timer for the cooking time.
- Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
- Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.
The flavor and Recipe Variations:
Mix and match some of our favorite toppings:
- sliced jalapeños
- diced avocados
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- tortilla strips
- chopped fresh cilantro
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- Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
- Cindy’s Easy Sausage Gumbo
- Easy Baked Pork Chops with Apples
- Easy Beef Chili
- Green Chile Enchilada Casserole
- Healthy Greek Mason Jar Salads
- Mexican Chicken Rice Bowls
- One Pan Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice
- Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Skillet Lasagna
How long is this good for:
- Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this Pantry Crock Pot White Chicken Chili out for longer than 2 hours.
- Store: Leftover will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Freeze: Because of the sour cream in the soup, we do not suggest freezing this recipe.
How much will this cost:
RECIPE COST: $12.40
PRICE PER SERVING: $2.07
- 3 cups chicken broth – $1.44
- 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans – $2
- 2 (12.5 ounce) cans chicken – $5.74
- 15 ounce can corn – $0.72
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles – $1.96
- 2 teaspoons onion powder – $0.06
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano – $0.02
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin – $0.03
- Salt and pepper to taste – $0.01
- 3/4 cup sour cream – $0.36
To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.
Cook’s Tools:
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- slow cooker
- ladle
Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- slow cooker
- Ladle
Ingredients
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 12.5-ounce cans chicken, drained
- 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can corn drained (can also 1 cup fresh or frozen corn)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup sour cream
TOPPINGS (all optional):
- sliced jalapeños
- diced avocados
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- tortilla strips
- chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients, except for the sour cream and toppings, in a slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the sour cream until combined.
- Ladle into soup bowls and add toppings (if using).
Lori R says
Thanks for the recipe. This looks yummy!
Jess Jankowski says
You are so welcome! Enjoy!
Barbara Atkinson says
Looks easy and delicious.
Jessica says
This was our first time making white chili and it was SO good! I can’t beleive it took us this long.
Sandra Shaffer says
Using the slow cooker for this chili is perfect for letting those spices meld together. So simple and delicious. Thank you!
Jeff says
I love white chili.
I should make this so my wife doesn’t have to make dinner tonight
Jess Jankowski says
I am pretty confident she would love that!
Ashley Mains says
This looks delicious! I love finding new crockpot recipes!
Jess Jankowski says
It is so easy to throw it in there and walk away!
Hannah Chase says
This looks amazing!
Jess Jankowski says
It is super yummy!
Barrie says
Everything made in the crockpot is the best, IMHO! Throw it in and forget about it. My family would love this and we’d have leftovers!
Jess Jankowski says
I agree Crockpot meals are THE best!
Wanda Tracey says
I love chili and would love to try this new version with chicken. It sounds delicious and comforting.
Jess Jankowski says
I made it last night and my whole family LOVED it.
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I had no idea white chili could be so easy to make. I’ve eaten my sisters white chili several times over the years but thought it probably took a long time to make. So glad to learn otherwise.
Jess Jankowski says
Oh Christy yes it is so easy to make!
Margherita Currao says
Is it really 2 30 oz cans of beans?
Seems like a lot?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Margherita thanks for catching that typo. It is 2 15-oz cans not 30 oz. That would be a lot of beans!
Margherita Currao says
My 8 year old grandson made the white chicken chili and corn muffins for a family dinner with some guidance.
It was enjoyed by young and old!
He was very proud of himself
Jess Jankowski says
This is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. We LOVE it.
Dee Dee Porter says
Do you think I could substitute cream cheese for the sour cream? My husband doesn’t usually like sour cream…
Jess Jankowski says
Yes you can use cream cheese we would just recommend that it is room temperature and wait to add it in until the last hour of cooking. Thanks!