Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Recipe Cost $12.40

Recipe Serving Cost $2.07

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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!

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. 

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. 

1. First, throw all of the ingredients except for the sour cream and toppings into a slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours. 
3. Stir in the sour cream until combined.
4. 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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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

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Cook’s Tools:

• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• slow cooker
• ladle

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Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Recipe Cost $12.40

Recipe Serving Cost $2.07

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!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, chili

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 591kcal

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).

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 111g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1992mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 5mg

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