Kylee's White Chicken Chili

Creamy white chicken chili — warm, hearty, and packed with comforting slow-cooker flavor.

Contributor: Kylee
Kylee's White Chicken Chili

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 hrs

Temp

LOW (Slow Cooker)

Yield

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken breast — though you can use 2–3 if your family prefers extra chicken
  • 3 cans great northern beans, undrained (15 ounces each)
  • 1 jar salsa (16 ounces)
  • 1 small can chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Step 1
    1

    Add everything to the slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the great northern beans, salsa, and chopped green chilies.

  2. Step 2
    2

    Cook on LOW. Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

  3. Step 3
    3

    Shred the chicken. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

  4. Step 4
    4

    Return and stir. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together.

  5. Step 5
    5

    Add cheese and serve. Add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and stir until melted and creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

  • Top with sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, or extra shredded cheese.
  • Rotisserie chicken can be substituted to save time.
  • Pepper Jack cheese adds a little extra kick.
  • This chili thickens as it sits and reheats very well the next day.
  • Serve with cornbread or warm rolls for a complete meal.