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Southwest Chicken Chili (Crock Pot Recipe)

This dump-and-go Southwest chicken chili is a no-prep crock pot meal made with pantry staples. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chili
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 591kcal
Cost: $11.68

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).

Notes

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: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Freeze: Because of the sour cream in the soup, this recipe is not freezer-friendly. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | 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