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Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe (Stovetop or Crockpot)

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This Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe is the perfect cozy and healthy meal. Made with chicken, beans, chiles, and more, this dish is full of flavor and is ready in under 40 minutes.

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The easiest white chicken chili

This white chicken chili is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It’s delicious, it’s easy to make, and it doesn’t require much prep at all. Plus, you can make it on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. It’s up to you!

This chili consists of a blend of chicken (of course) mixed with onion, garlic, beans, chiles, and more. By mashing some of the beans, we’re able to achieve a super cozy, thick consistency.

This dish is filled with SO much flavor and is wonderful for pairing with salad or cornbread, or for eating on its own. Trust me, you’re going to be going in for seconds!

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Ingredients for this chili recipe

Though this chili recipe seems to require a lot of different ingredients, don’t be intimidated. The list may look long, but the ingredients are actually very simple and include a lot of spices and seasonings! No speciality items are required; everything can be found in a standard grocery store.

Main Dish Ingredients:

  • Olive oil
  • Yellow onion
  • Garlic
  • White beans
  • Corn
  • Chicken breasts
  • Chicken broth
  • Green chiles
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chili powder
  • Cayenne
  • Lime
  • Greek yogurt

Topping Ingredients:

  • Greek yogurt
  • Cilantro
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Jalapeño
  • Lime
  • Tortilla chips

Required kitchen tools

Whether you choose to use a slow cooker or your stovetop, the tools required to make this recipe are simple.

  • Large pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Potato masher
  • Optional: Slow cooker
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How to make white chicken chili

This recipe requires minimal prep and includes a bit of dicing and a few minutes of sautéing. After that, you essentially throw everything into a pot and wait for it to fully cook!

To start preparing this easy chili recipe, begin by warming some olive oil in a pot on the stove. Sauté the onions until soft. Add the garlic, and saute for one minute.

In a separate bowl, mash 1 cup of beans with a potato masher until soft. This will be used to thicken the soup.

Add the broth, chicken, mashed beans, regular beans, green chiles, and corn to the pot.

Once everything comes to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, turn off the heat and take out the breasts. Shred them with two forks. You may need to let the chicken cool for a bit before handling.

Add the chicken back into the pot, then add the lime juice and the Greek yogurt.

Finally, serve with extra toppings including cilantro, Greek yogurt, cheese, tortilla strips, and jalapeños.

How to cook chicken chili in the slow cooker

You are more than welcome to make this recipe in a slow cooker. To do so, place all ingredients in the cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken with a fork and place back into the crockpot for serving.

That’s it!

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How to prepare as a make-ahead meal

If you’d like, you can most certainly make this meal ahead of time!

Chop the necessary ingredients, and then store everything in a freezer bag. When it comes time to enjoy, allow everything to thaw before tossing it on the stove or in the slow cooker!

Enjoy your prepped meal within 3 months.

How to store this chili

With any extra chili, feel free to keep it refrigerated and enjoy within 3-4 days. I recommend storing it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

Enjoy more recipes from Erin Lives Whole

There are more chicken recipes where this one came from! My website is filled with a wide selection of chicken meals cooked in many different ways. Enjoy!

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★★★★★ 5 from 48 reviews

Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe (Stovetop or Crockpot)

This Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe is the perfect healthy and cozy meal. Made with chicken, beans, chiles, and more, this dish is full of flavor and is ready in under 40 minutes.

Prep: 15Cook: 30Total: 45 minutes
Yield 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts, raw (2 large breasts)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 4oz cans green chiles
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can corn, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%)

Topping:

  • Greek yogurt
  • cilantro
  • cheddar cheese
  • jalapeno
  • lime
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Saute onions in olive oil until soft. Add in garlic for one minute and then add in all spices. 
  2. In a separate bowl, mash 1 cup of beans with a potato masher until soft, we will use this to thicken the soup. 
  3. Add broth, mashed and regular beans, green chiles, fire roasted tomatoes, and corn into pot. Then add in the chicken breasts and cook at medium-high heat.
  4. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through, this will vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, turn off heat and take out the breasts. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred with two forks. 
  6. Add the chicken back in, along with the juice of one lime and the Greek yogurt.
  7. Stir all together and serve with extra toppings such as cilantro, Greek yogurt, cheese, tortilla strips, and jalapenos.

Notes

For crockpot: Place all ingredients in crockpot and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Shred chicken with fork and place back into crockpot for serving. 

Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: gluten-free, dinner, meal prepMethod: stoveCuisine: american

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  5. Stef says

    Just made this and LOVE it! I didn’t have cumin so I added some taco seasoning instead. Soo good!

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  6. Jaclyn says

    Just made for the first time and I will surely be making this again and again. Easy and super yummy!

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  7. Katelyn says

    Made this tonight! So good! I added a jar of salsa verde for a little extra kick! So good and will make again! Thanks!

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  8. Kelani Kline says

    Just made this for dinner tonight! I made it vegetarian with vegan chicken broth, leftover Quorn meatless roast (instead of chicken) and I threw in some chickpeas. I topped it with shredded cheese and avocado. SSOOO good!!

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  9. Kathy says

    Delicious! Easy to make. I used ground chicken though.

    I think you forgot to add the spices to the end of your instructions!

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    • Erin says

      Hi Kathy, thanks for your kind words! Step 1 is to add in all spices after the garlic. Hope this helps! 🙂

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  12. Rachael says

    This was such a easy and fantastic recipe! Per Erin’s suggestion on Instagram, I also added a can of fire roasted tomatoes and it came out perfect! We will definitely be making this recipe again!

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  13. Carissa says

    Made this for dinner tonight and it was SO easy and delicious! I am on a dairy-free journey so I didn’t add the greek yogurt. I am used to loading my chili up with shredded cheese and sour cream but this recipe had so much flavor, it was perfectly good without! I did forget to buy a can of corn so had to do without but will be adding it next time I make it!

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  16. Nichole says

    Made this for dinner in the crockpot and it was so simple and had such a homey feel. My boyfriend was OBSESSED, will definitely be making again!

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  17. Linda Shemely says

    I made this tonight.

    I didn’t have greek yogurt so used light sour cream (Aldi). So good, as usual!!!!

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  18. Jessica says

    This is the easiest and most delicious recipe to throw together. My stubborn protein forward boyfriend who doesn’t think soup is a meal begged me to make this three weeks in a row. It’s healthy and tastes delicious. Erin is also wicked helpful when it comes to DMs and asking questions. A lot of bloggers with this size following wouldn’t have the time to get around to you, but Erin has answered all my messages within minutes. She really cares about her followers!

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  19. Nicole says

    Absolutely loved this soup, and so did my fiancé! Definitely added this to my list of things to make again!

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  20. Rachel says

    This was definitely the best white chicken chili I’ve ever had, let alone made. SOOO good!!

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  21. Brie says

    Loved this! Made it for a group of friends and I had no leftovers. Everyone said it was amazing! Added chopped green peppers as well- will definitely make again!

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  22. Emma says

    Made this a few nights ago and it was so good!! Definitely the best chili I’ve ever had🤩
    Thank you for all the great recipes

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  24. Lara Roseto says

    LOVED this recipe! Super easy and affordable to make! Recipe made enough for several meals. It froze well too! It was so flavorful and tasty I ended up taking the portions I froze out of the freezer (which I had hoped to save for a later date) a few days after putting them in because it was just that good! Thanks Erin!

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    • Erin says

      Hi Lara, thanks for the kind words and love that you ate it faster than expected! Thanks for your support!

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  25. Emily says

    Made this for the first time tonight and kinda mad… because I waited too long to try this amazing dish!! Everyone LOVED it and it was immediately put into our family recipe binder. Definitely a keeper!!

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    • Erin says

      Hi Courtney, yes! I just haven’t tested it yet, so I don’t have exact time measurements. Let me know how it goes for you.

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  27. Erika says

    This chili was delicious! So easy to put together and the perfect meal for a Sunday night watching football. We paired with hint of lime chips 🙂

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  28. Emma says

    This recipe is a staple in my family’s diet! Even the picky eaters like it! I have been making this recipe every other week since quarantine began and it is easily my favorite thing to make and eat! I do leave out the jalapeños but it is still amazing!! 10000/10

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  29. Jenna says

    This was amazing! Made this for my parents for dinner and we all loved it! I will definitely be making this throughout winter!

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  31. Penny says

    The recipe looks amazing! I was wondering what size cans of white beans, fire-roasted tomatoes and corn you recommend. Thanks! 🙂

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  32. Samantha says

    AMAZING recipe as always! It’s so good topped with tortilla chips, avocado, and sour cream! I made it for lunch and it was so good that my family also wanted it for dinner!

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  33. Ali says

    This soup is great! I made it earlier in the week and I’ve genuinely been so excited to eat it for lunch everyday! So warm and comforting

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  34. Samantha says

    I made this both stovetop and slowcooker and both were delicious. The chicken is perfectly shreddable and practically fell apart in the slow cooker. This also freezes very well for make ahead dinners!!!

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  35. Teri says

    This was delicious and so flavorful. I left out the corn but it was still so good. I made it in the crockpot and it turned out great.

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  36. Jess says

    This has become my go-to winter recipe! I love that it’s healthy but you have no idea when you’re eating it

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  37. Katherine says

    This is me and my boyfriends favorite chili recipe! We sub ground turkey for the chicken breasts and it’s just as amazing. We make this pretty much every Sunday – it’s our go to for a healthier but satisfying chili!

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  38. Lily says

    This white bean chili is my absolute fav winter recipe!! It is so easy, delicious and so dang flavorful!!! Very easy to substitute as needed, it’s Dan favorite in my house!!!

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  39. Emma says

    Another delicious ELW recipe! Made this chili tonight and it is so easy and SO full of flavor, it didn’t even need any toppings. Will definitely be making this again soon!!

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  40. Joanna says

    Delicious recipe. Love that it is thickened with beans and yogurt. This is a great way to sneak extra protein in. Easy and flavorful and a family favorite.

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  41. Olivia Wills says

    I loved this recipe so much!!!! I have been wanting to make chicken chili for a long time now and decided to look up your recipe and make it, and it was one of my favorites!!! Will definitely be making this again!!!! 🙂

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  42. Lily says

    This chili is fan favorite in my house hold!! Flavorful, easy to make and just darn right delicious! Easy to substitute as needed for what you have in the fridge as well. I make this at least once a week. I have made it on the stove top and in the instant pot, both just as good! 10/10!!!

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  43. Tessa says

    I’ve made this chili about five times now…SO good every time! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

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  44. Taylor says

    This. Is. So. Flipping. DELICIOUS!!! And so easy!!!! Absolutely adding to my regular rotation of recipes. Perfect if you’re prepping multiple meals for lunches etc.

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  45. Alyssa says

    Literally my favorite white bean chili recipe to date! I usually sub Lima beans or green peas since I can tolerate corn and nonetheless it’s delicious 😋

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  46. Erin says

    Such a simple meal to make on a weeknight. I’m recovering from jaw surgery & wanted a different soup so I hopped on over to my favorite food blogger & found this recipe! I substituted Greek yogurt for cashew milk yogurt (dairy allergy) & didn’t shred the chicken because I have to purée everything right now anyway. My final product wasn’t as thick as Erin’s (likely due to the consistency of the yogurt used), but the flavor is fantastic (even puréed 😂). Can’t wait to find another recipe to try!

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  47. Meaghan Johnson says

    I’ve made a few chili recipes over the years and especially white chicken chili and this is by far my favorite. So so good!

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  48. Kristyn Conrad says

    I was looking to make a soup on this cold, snowy day & didn’t want to run to the store for ingredients. Sure enough I had most of the ingredients for the white chicken chili. I only had to substitute a can of kidney beans because I only had one can of white which I smashed. The chili was easy to make & super tasty! The fresh lime & yogurt made it extra!

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  49. nikki says

    this is one of my favorite recipes I’ve made!! so flavorful & so delicious! i threw everything in the crockpot & it was too easy! (I just saw in the comment & recipe about mashing the beans, but I didn’t do that & it was still really good!) Will definitely make again- easiest meal prep ever!!!! thank you Erin!

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  50. Beckie Maddox says

    This is fantastic and super easy! Only sub I did was use a white onion vs yellow and it was delicious. Such a great recipe for a Sunday football playoff day or any day really. Make this for your family. They will love it!!!

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  52. monica says

    SO delicious, flavorful, hearty, makes you feel good after eating it, and great meal prep dish for the week!

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  54. Molly says

    So yummy and a new favorite! Even my friend who doesn’t typically like soup loved this recipe.

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  55. Laura says

    So good! Made in the crockpot so it was easy to throw together in the am. Used diced tomates with green chilis because that’s what I had on hand, also used frozen corn. All turned out great. Realizing now that since I used my crockpot, I missed the step about mashing some beans so the more soup like consistency makes sense – it was still great! Had plenty of leftovers for lunch and the freezer. When reheating the next day, adding some ditalini pasta. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

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