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Healthy White Chicken Chili (Crockpot Recipe)

Easy healthy white chicken chili crockpot recipe. Just 15 min prep, 285 calories, 35g protein. Creamy, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker (6-8 quart)
  • 1 Immersion blender (optional)
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Fork for shredding

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
  • 1 piece medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 piece poblano pepper, diced (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese (or ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, or ½ cup coconut cream)
  • 10 teaspoons juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mash Beans: Remove 1 cup white beans and mash with a fork. This creates natural creaminess!
  • Layer in Crockpot: Add mashed beans, whole beans, chicken breasts, corn, green chiles, onion, poblano, and garlic.
  • Add Liquids & Spices: Pour in chicken broth and salsa verde. Sprinkle all spices on top. Stir gently.
  • Cook: HIGH: 3-4 hours LOW: 6-8 hours(Until chicken reaches 165°F)
  • Shred Chicken: Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
  • Blend (Optional but Recommended): Use immersion blender to puree ⅓ of the chili for extra creaminess.
  • Finish: Return chicken to pot. Stir in cream cheese/yogurt/coconut cream, lime juice, and cilantro. Let sit 5 minutes.
  • Serve: Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings!

Notes

✓ Don't overcook - Chicken is done at 165°F
✓ Mash beans - Secret to creamy texture without heavy cream
✓ Add cream at end - Prevents curdling
✓ Freezer-friendly - Stores up to 3 months
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