Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe - I Cracked The Code On Flavor!
Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe - I Cracked The Code On Flavor! is a easy American recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Mary Katherine's Table on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 6 hrs | Total: 6 hrs 45 min
Cost: $15.51 total, $2.59 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base (dissolved in 4 cups hot water to make broth)
- 4 cups Water (for broth; plus 1 cup extra later)
- 4 cups Rotisserie Chicken (shredded; can substitute cooked breast or frozen chicken)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Cannellini Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) Whole Kernel Corn (drained; no rinse needed)
- 1 can (10 oz) Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Rotel brand; optional second can if desired)
- 1 can (4 oz) Chopped Green Chilies (mild) (do not rinse)
- 0.5 cup Sweet Yellow Onion (chopped; can use white onion)
- 3 teaspoons Dry Minced Onion (adds onion flavor without extra moisture)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Packet (adds flavor and helps thicken)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced or pressed)
- 10 oz Cream Cheese (8 oz block + 2 oz (quarter of second block), cubed)
Instructions
Prepare Chicken Broth
Combine 4 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon with 4 cups hot water in a microwave‑safe bowl and microwave until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Shred Rotisserie Chicken
Remove meat from bones and shred into roughly 4 cups.
Time: PT2M
Drain and Rinse Beans
Open the two cans of cannellini beans and two cans of black beans, pour into a colander, rinse under cold water, and let drain.
Time: PT5M
Drain Corn
Open one can of whole kernel corn and drain; no rinse needed.
Time: PT1M
Prepare Onions
Chop about half a cup of sweet yellow onion and measure 3 teaspoons of dry minced onion.
Time: PT2M
Measure Spices
Measure 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and open 1 ranch seasoning packet.
Time: PT2M
Add Garlic
Mince or press 3 garlic cloves and add to the mixture.
Time: PT1M
Combine All Ingredients in Crock Pot
Add shredded chicken, rinsed beans, corn, 1 can Rotel, 1 can chopped green chilies, chopped onion, dry minced onion, all measured spices, ranch packet, garlic, and the prepared broth into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
Time: PT2M
Adjust Liquid Level
Add 1 cup of water to ensure enough liquid for the larger batch.
Time: PT1M
Add Cream Cheese
Cube an 8‑oz block of cream cheese plus an additional 2‑oz (quarter of a second block) and stir into the pot.
Time: PT2M
Slow Cook
Cover the crock pot and set to LOW for 4½ hours.
Time: PT4H30M
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
After the initial cooking time, stir and taste. Dissolve an additional teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon in a small amount of hot broth and add to the pot for extra richness.
Time: PT5M
Final Cooking
Replace the lid and continue cooking on LOW for another 1½ hours to meld flavors.
Time: PT1H30M
Serve
Stir the chili, ladle into bowls, and serve hot. Optional toppings: shredded cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, or tortilla chips.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 7g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free (if bouillon is gluten‑free), High-Protein
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 20, 2026






