Looking for an effortless yet delicious meal to warm you up on a chilly evening? Try this Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili Recipe.
This white bean chicken chili is comforting and incredibly easy to prepare, perfect for game day gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
This slow cooker recipe is designed for those seeking simple slow cooker meals or healthy chili recipes to add to their meal rotation.
If you loved our Instant Pot White Chicken Chili recipe, then you’ll love this chili recipe. It is sure to become one of your favorite Crockpot Recipes.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Minimal Prep Time: With just 5 minutes of preparation, you can set it and forget it.
- Flavorful: The combination of rotisserie chicken, white beans, and spices creates a rich, satisfying dish.
- Versatile: Easily adaptable for different diets, including low-fat and low-sodium options.
Why This Recipe Works
- Slow Cooking: Allows flavors to meld beautifully over 8 hours, ensuring each bite is packed with taste.
- Rotisserie Chicken: Provides a quick, flavorful protein source that’s already cooked, saving time and adding depth.
- Beans and Broth: This creates a hearty, nutritious base that’s filling and good for you.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the list of ingredients with quantities.
- Cooked Rotisserie Chicken: This can be substituted with boneless skinless chicken breasts or leftover shredded chicken or turkey.
- White Beans: Cannellini beans, great northern beans, or navy beans work well; for a different texture, try black beans.
- Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth: Vegetable broth can be used for a meatless version.
- Salsa: Use your favorite brand, or make homemade for a personal touch. Another option is to add canned green chiles instead.
- Spices: Adjust cumin and oregano to taste, or add chili powder for extra heat.
- Cheese: I used low-fat pepper jack cheese, but you could use shredded cheddar cheese.
How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Chili
Combine Ingredients: In your crockpot, mix the chicken, beans, broth, salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, oregano, onion, and garlic.
Cook: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
Finish with Cheese: Once cooked, stir in the shredded pepper jack cheese until melted.
Recipe Tips
- Ease of Preparation: Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a meal ready when you get home.
- Adjust Heat: If you prefer less spice, skip the jalapeños or use mild green chilies.
Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and add more beans or vegetables like corn.
- Spicy Kick: Add more jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper for those who love heat.
- Creamy: Add a block of cream cheese to make the chili extra creamy, transforming it into a Creamy White Chicken Chili or Crockpot White Chicken Chili.
What To Serve with Chicken Chili
- Cornbread: A classic side that complements the chili’s flavors.
- Toppings: Offer a variety of sour cream, extra cheese, avocado, sliced jalapeños, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced limes, and tortilla chips for guests to customize their bowls.
How To Store Crockpot Chicken Chili
- Fridge: Place any leftover chili in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze any leftovers in a freezer-safe, airtight container or freezer back for up to 3 months.
FAQs
Yes! You can make it a day or two ahead and refrigerate or freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes, but ensure it’s cooked thoroughly. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
Less liquid or mash some beans before adding them to thicken them naturally.
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This Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili is a treat for your taste buds and a breeze to make, ensuring you’ll have more time to enjoy with your loved ones or relax after a busy day.
Try it out for your game day parties, chilly days, or anytime, and see why it’s a beloved recipe for easy, healthy slow cooker meals.
Recipe
Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rotisserie chicken shredded
- 3 cans white beans (cannelloni or white navy beans)
- 32 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz red salsa
- 1-1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium taco seasoning
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic chopped / minced
- 8 oz low fat pepper jack cheese shredded
- 2-3 jalapeños seeded and diced or 1 can diced jalapeños (optional) (see note below)
Instructions
- Place everything in a slow cooker, except the cheese. Cook on low for 8 hours and go enjoy your day! Come home and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Miz Helen says
I know what you mean about growing up on Texas Chili, and your Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with The Texas Star Chili Cook Off and the very best of luck to you.
Miz Helen
Occasional Cooker says
Thank you Miz Helen for stopping by and for sharing my chicken chili.
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Kristina Grum @ Sew Curly says
This looks delicious! We love chili and I especially love crock pot meals. I pinned this to make next week!
Jenn @ We Do Fun Here says
This would be perfect for these chilly, rainy fall nights we have here. Thanks for sharing & pinned to make later! 🙂
~ Jenn @ We Do FUN Here
Marion says
Beautiful, Michele! I pinned for later. I need to try this 🙂
Austin says
Does the recipe call for ground Cumin or cumin seed?
Michele says
Hi Austin, it is ground cumin.