This White Chicken Chili Recipe is so creamy, delicious, and full of flavor. This quick and easy white chicken chili is a family favorite meal!

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1. To make White Chicken Chili in a slow cooker:

2. Place chicken breast, onion, jalapeno, spices, and chicken broth in a slow cooker and cook on low for 5–6 hours.

3. Remove lid and shred the chicken.

4. Add green chilies, white beans, cream cheese, and cilantro leaves. Cook for 1 hour longer or until cream cheese is melted.

5. Top with cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, and avocado.

7. To make quick and easy White Chicken Chili:

8. Use rotisserie chicken or 2 lbs. of poached shredded chicken breast.

9. In a large pot, sauté finely diced onion and jalapeno in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat for 7–8 minutes.

10. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano (optional), salt, and pepper.

11. Stir in chicken broth, shredded chicken, green chilies, white beans, cream cheese, and cilantro.

12. Cook on medium-low for 20 minutes or until cream cheese is melted.

13. Top with cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, and avocado.

You can make this chili in a slow cooker for a hands-off method or quickly on the stovetop using cooked chicken.

Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeno to taste.

White Northern beans are traditional, but cannellini or navy beans also work well.

This chili thickens as it cools, making leftovers even better the next day.