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When comfort food calls, this slow cooker white chicken chili answers with a hearty, cozy hug in a bowl. Packed with tender shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and layers of warm spices, this chili simmers low and slow in your crockpot to bring out maximum flavor with minimal effort. Whether it’s a weeknight meal or part of a weekend gathering, this recipe is a hands-off winner that fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas and delivers satisfying results every time.

Bowl of shredded chicken with sour cream, guacamole, and tortilla strips, surrounded by toppings and limes—perfect for a white bean and chicken chili or your favorite slow cooker chicken dinner.

This slow cooker white chicken chili is packed with tender shredded chicken, white beans, sweet corn, and bold spices. It’s hearty, easy and chock-full of flavor.

If you enjoy these flavors, you might also want to try Mexican 5-layer bean dip, pork carnitas or a Taco Bell inspired breakfast crunchwrap.

Three bowls of shredded chicken taco salad with toppings, surrounded by lime, guacamole, and shredded cheese—perfect for pairing with your favorite white bean and chicken chili on the side.

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to make: Just load up the slow cooker and walk away.
Hearty and satisfying: Packed with chicken, beans and corn for a filling meal.
Bold, warm flavor: Cumin, jalapeños and green chiles give it a Tex Mex kick.
Perfect for meal prep: Makes a big batch that reheats beautifully.

A bowl of shredded chicken, corn, beans, and tortilla strips sits on a marble surface with spoons nearby—perfect for serving up your favorite white bean and chicken chili or trying a new chicken chili recipe.

Chunky Chicken White Chili Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Chicken breast: Becomes tender and easy to shred after slow cooking.
Onion: Adds savory depth and natural sweetness.
Garlic: Enhances the base with bold, aromatic flavor.
Pickled jalapeño: Brings heat and tang.
Green chiles: Add mild spice and flavor complexity.
Spices and herbs: Cumin, coriander, ancho chili powder, and oregano add smoky, earthy warmth.
Chicken broth: Keeps everything juicy and helps blend the flavors.
Sweet corn: Adds pop and sweetness for balance.
White beans: Make the chili creamy and hearty.

Raw chicken breasts with spices, beans, corn, jalapeños, onion, and broth arranged on a marble surface—perfect ingredients for a flavorful Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili.

How to Make Crockpot White Chicken Chili

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Layer the slow cooker: Place chicken on the bottom, then add all other ingredients and stir.
Let it cook: Set the slow cooker to low or high, depending on your schedule.
Shred the chicken: Once tender, remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
Serve and garnish: Dish up with your favorite chili toppings like sour cream or cilantro.

A white bowl filled with shredded chicken, corn, and tortilla strips, garnished with herbs—perfect for serving up a comforting white chicken chili in a crockpot.

Substitutions and Variations

Use rotisserie chicken: Add it in the last hour for even faster prep.
Make it creamier: Stir in a bit of cream cheese or sour cream before serving.
Go spicy: Add extra jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne for more heat.

A bowl of Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili, topped with tortilla strips, sits next to a slow cooker and lime wedges—perfect for an easy slow cooker chicken dinner.

Serving Suggestions

With a salad: Pair your white chicken chili with a kale and corn salad or perhaps an iceberg wedge salad.
With chili accompaniments: Rice or any of these chili toppings would be delicious with it.
With cornbread: Enjoy some sweet skillet cornbread on the side, or choose one of these cornbread recipes.

Shredded chicken in a white bowl with tortilla strips, in front of a black Crock-Pot slow cooker—perfect for a cozy white chicken chili in a crockpot.

How to Store Leftover Chunky Chicken Chili

Store: This white chicken chili chunky chef dish will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Freeze: Let it cool completely, then divide it into separate portions and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat: Warm it back up in a pan on the stove or in the microwave.

A close-up of a spoonful of shredded chicken, corn, beans, and vegetables from a hearty Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili.

Top Tips

Shred chicken while warm: It pulls apart much more easily this way.
Drain the corn and beans: Too much liquid can water down the chili.
Taste before serving: Adjust salt or spice levels to suit your preference.

A white bowl filled with shredded chicken, corn, sour cream, and guacamole sits beside a fork—perfect for enjoying a Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili.

White Chicken Chili FAQs

What is the difference between white chili and regular chili?

The difference between white chili and regular chili is tomatoes. White chili does not contain tomatoes, and classic chili does contain tomatoes. Also, white chili will typically use shredded chicken instead of beef.

Do I need to sauté the onions first?

No, they soften and cook fully in the slow cooker.

Is this chili very spicy?

It has a mild to medium kick, but you can adjust the spice to your liking.

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Slow Cooker Chunky White Chicken Chili Recipe

5 from 9 votes

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

This slow cooker white chicken chili is cozy, flavorful and easy to prepare. With tender chicken, hearty beans and a blend of spices, it’s comfort food made simple. Just set it and forget it until dinnertime.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken breast in your slow cooker.  
  • Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. 
  • Cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. 
  • Remove the chicken and, using bear claws (or forks), shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker. Stir well.
  • Serve with your favourite chili toppings. 

Notes

Shred chicken while warm: It pulls apart much more easily this way.
Drain the corn and beans: Too much liquid can water down the chili.
Taste before serving: Adjust salt or spice levels to suit your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1154mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
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This slow cooker white chicken chili is a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal that’s sure to become a regular in your rotation. With tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, corn, and bold spices, it’s warm, filling and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or stocking your freezer for busy nights, this the chunky chef white chicken chili delivers every time. It’s a reliable, easy dish that brings comfort and bold flavor to your table with very little effort and you’ll definitely crave this chicken chili recipe all the time!

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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 9 votes (5 ratings without comment)

6 Comments

  1. Hello – I see this is listed as 7 servings, but how much is a serving? With the number of people who are health-conscious and counting calories, it’s a tremendous help to have the serving size posted.

    1. It’s about a seventh of the recipe so you’d need to eyeball it and use your judgement. I have no idea how many cups or grams that works out to – sorry!

  2. 5 stars
    This makes a nice change from regular beef chili and it’s chunky and delicious. I doubled up and had the leftovers for a couple days – there’s no way anyone could get tired of eating such a yummy chili.

  3. 5 stars
    I just made this for the first time and we enjoyed it so much! I reduced the amount of jalapenos (~20 slices, not a full jar); just 1 tsp each of cumin and chili powder; no coriander just because I don’t have any. This is a keeper! Thank you for sharing it!