Description
Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting chili made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, corn, tomatoes, and plenty of melty cheese. It’s a slow cooker favorite for easy, hands-off cooking and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel-style)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: green onions, jalapeños, avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Add chicken, white beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
- Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir.
- Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
- Let cook for an additional 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as green onions, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time—just add it in the final 30 minutes.
- Swap in pepper jack or Mexican cheese blend for a flavor twist.
- To thicken the chili, mash some of the beans or simmer uncovered for a few minutes.
- This recipe freezes well, but add cheese after reheating for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
