What’s for dinner this week? Well, not too sound pushy, but it should probably be this. This Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili is incredible and it’s one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made. You literally toss a bunch of stuff in the crockpot wait several hours, throw a couple more things in, and then, you are golden. You probably have most of these ingredients on hand already. I’m obsessed with this recipe. I’ve made it every single week since I started working on the recipe for this here blog, and I cannot get tired of it.
I know you’re probably wondering, “Star, is everything going to have beans in it now?” The answer is No. Haha! But, since the new WW Freestyle program makes beans zero points and I’ve only liked beans for about six months now. It’s really opened up a whole new world for me, y’all! I know it’s not that exciting for most people, but for me it is. I’m sitting here eating a delicious chili with beans in it and I am obsessed. Who am I?! Me one year ago would be scrunching my nose up and saying, “No way!” I’m pretty proud of myself for giving them another chance. I stick to my guns when I don’t like certain foods. I’m pretty stubborn about it, to be honest. I wouldn’t consider myself picky in the least, but I like what I like. I still don’t like mushrooms so don’t worry, I’m still the same person.
What’s been going on this week for us? Well, I’ve been fighting a stupid cold. It’s been pretty persistent. I’ve been chugging all the water and eating approximately 300 Cara Cara oranges daily to combat this thing. I’ve kept it at bay, but it’s still here just enough to annoy me. Oh, and then Eric caught this persistent lil’ baby cold and well, we all know what happens when a man gets a cold. He’s practically dying, y’all. Send prayers. (He’s not. He’s FINE.) This chili has been on the menu daily because not only is it chili and we love chili and/or soup when we don’t feel well, but it’s packed with so much dang flavor that we can actually still taste it! I truly think that’s the most annoying part about a cold. You just can’t taste a thing! Which also makes my job hard. Womp womp.. I haven’t been able to really work on any new recipes this week because I can’t taste them enough. Oh well, it’ll be gone soon!
Another really fun thing that happened this past week is that I went LIVE on Instagram with a fellow blogger and friend! Amy over at Beautifully Broken Journey. She’s such an inspiring woman and I just really like her. You will too! Go check out her blog. I never go live because truthfully, I feel that I do better behind the camera. It was fun and we got to chat together, talk about our weight loss journey’s, different tips & tricks, and talked to so many people! I was dreading it in ways, but I’m really glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and did it. I think it’s important to challenge myself so that things don’t become stagnant, y’know? Anyway, I’ve been thinking that maybe I’ll do it again sometime and with better lighting (gosh, I had no idea the lighting was so bad. If you saw it, I’m so sorry. haha!) I’ll be sure to let y’all know!
Anyway, enough talk. Let’s get in the kitchen because I’m hungry and you’re going to be hungry after you see this.
Throw some spices together. You’ll need 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, and 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. (More or less depending on your level of spice preference. I prefer more especially with this cold I’ve got, but 1/4 tsp is a perfect balance of heat to me!)
Throw a couple pounds of raw chicken breast in a slow cooker.
Add 2 cans of Great Northern Beans, 2 cans diced mild green chiles, 2 1/2 cups frozen corn, and the spices!
Then add 1 3/4 cups chicken broth. (low sodium if it’s available!)
Stir it up, cover it, set it to low, and forget about it for several hours! Go to work, go get your hair done, clean your house, take your kids to soccer practice, whatever ya want! Dinner will be ready later! We’ve got it covered.
Remove the chicken and shred it.
I just throw it in a bowl and quickly shred with two forks. You can also use a mixer!
Add it back into the slow cooker and stir in with everything else.
Grab 4 ounces of light cream cheese.
Throw it in the slow cooker and also pour a half cup of half and half with it. Stir it up. Pop the cover back on and set your slow cooker to high and cook for another 30 minutes. D
aaaaaand then it’s done. White Chicken Chili for Prez.
and it’s delicious. (squeeze some lime on it to make it even beeetttaaa)
so stupid good.
You can even take this White Chicken Chili to the next level by adding tortilla strips, shredded cheese, cilantro, green onions, but you surely don’t have to. It’s delicious by itself.
But, I’m the kinda gal that likes to go big or go home with my food.
I even added some freshly chopped tomatoes because why not at this point?
Oh my gosh, Did I mention this White Chicken Chili is delicious!? Make it right now, friends!
With love from my kitchen to yours,
Star
Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili
A slow cooked white chicken chili packed with flavor and finished off with creaminess.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast, raw
- 2 15.5 ounce cans Great Northen Beans drained
- 2 4 oz cans diced mild green chiles
- 2 1/2 cups corn, frozen
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth low sodium, if available
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper more or less depending on level of spice preference
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 4 oz light cream cheese
Optional toppings
- tortilla strips
- reduced fat shredded cheese
- chopped green onions
- chopped cilantro
- diced tomatoes
- a squeeze of 1/4 of a lime
Instructions
In a slow cooker add chicken breast, beans, green chiles, corn, spices, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5 hours.
Remove chicken and shred. Stir back into the chili. Stir in half and half and light cream cheese. Cook on high for 30 minutes.
Top with tortilla strips, cheese, green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and/or a squeeze of lime, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
2 Freestyle Smart Points for 1.5 cups (calculated with Weight Watchers Recipe Builder)
Serving size: 1 Cup, 229 calories 4.5g fat, 2g saturated fat, 18g carbohydrates, 3.5g fiber, 3g sugar, 25g protein (calculated with My Fitness Pal)
5 Points Plus (prior Weight Watchers program, calculated with My Score Plus)
Omg this was soooo good and so easy to put together! My husband loved it too, and he is really picky! This recipe is a keeper for sure!
Ack! I gave up trying to read all the comments looking for my answer! Sorry if this is a repeat! o.O
I’m hoping to make this using leftover rotisserie chicken. Should I add the chicken in later? Change the temp or cooking time? Curious what you would do to tweak for pre-cooked chicken. Thanks, Star!! <3
I’d probably just mix all the ingredients together and cook on low for just a few hours vs a long cooking time since you don’t have to get the chicken cooked
I’ve made this a few times and love it! Will leftovers freeze well?
Hi Becky! They freeze beautifully. So happy you enjoy!
Made this exactly as you had written. Delicious!!!
Thanks for letting me know, Sue! I’m so happy you loved the recipe!
I make this pretty much bi-weekly and it is a definite favorite! Currently I have fat free half and half on hand. Do you think that would make is as creamy as it usually is if I used that instead of full fat? I hate to make any changes since it is one of our favorite meals!!
Hi Melissa! I’m so happy you enjoy this recipe so much. I’ve seen plenty of people say they have used fat free half and half and still loved it! I’ve personally never tried it because I don’t keep the fat free on hand very often at all. I really don’t think it should loose too much of the cream factor because you still have the light cream cheese to help it along!
I made this for my family tonight, and it was delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!
I made this tonight and it was delicious!!!! Thank you!
you’re welcome!
Made this tonight and it was amazing! Your recipes never disappoint, thank you for sharing them with us!
omg Star! this was amazing!! we made it tonight and it was just amazing! thank you for this recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed!
Could I swap in bone in skin on chicken thighs and use whipping cream in place of half and half?
for sure! shouldn’t make too much of a difference. Using heavy whipping cream and cream cheese might make it SUPER thick though, so I would just add a little at a time to get it to your liking.
This chili the bomb.com! So easy to make and full of flavor. Will be putting it in the monthly rotation for sure. Thanks Star!
So happy you loved it!
Can I just say “oh my lawd”! Star this soup is phenomenal!!!! We love it!! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes.
Yaaaas! So happy you love it up!
Excellent this is the best recipe ever!
First anyone wondering about the instant pot:
I cooked all the ingredients that would have went in the slow cooker before the half & half and cream cheese on manual for 20 minutes then did quick release . I shredded the chicken, added the cream cheese and half & half and put the instant pot on slow cook for 30 mins and covered it. It came out DELICIOUS!! Next time I think I might slightly reduce the chicken broth because it wasnt as thick as I wanted and I know the instant pot doesn’t reduce liquid like a slow cooker.
Thank you Star for such an awesome recipe!
I’m trying this today! I can’t wait to see what everyone is talking about!
I hope you love it!
I absolutely love this recipe!!!! I love all of your recipes!!! Thank you for making my ww experience great!
You’re so welcome. I’m so happy you enjoy the recipes!
I don’t have a slow cooker, how long do you think I should cook it for on the stove?
How many servings does this make? I see that it says 11 cups and that a serving size was 1.5 cups. I got confused because there is nutritional information for 1 cup and not 1.5 cups like the serving size. I put the recipe in the WW recipe builder and got 3 points when I divided it to 6 servings.
Looks amazing! Fir sure gonna make soon. You’ve helped me w si many Weight Watchers ideas. Thanks
I successfully made this in the Instant Pot.
Followed the directions, added everything to the Instant Pot, except half & half. Made sure there was liquid under chicken breasts. Placed cream cheese cut in cubes on top of mixture. I used frozen chicken so 30 minutes on high with quick release. I’d do 25 minutes if the chicken was thawed. Remove chicken to shred. Stir in half and half. Serve. 🙂
Hi! I haven’t tried this recipe yet but I am dying to. I always double check for Weight Watchers Freestyle points in my app (nothing against you, I’ve just had recipes be incorrect) and my calculator is saying 5 points for 1 1/2 cups and not 2. Do you know why this might be?
Thanks! Love your recipes
Are you using the nutritional info to calculate your points? If so, the nutritional information includes everything in the recipes like the beans, corn, and chicken all of which are zero points on weight watchers, but still have calories so I include them into the calorie information. I use the offical weight watchers recipe builder to calculate all of the recipes.
Is your “light” cream cheese the 1/3 less fat?
yep!
I made this today and it was absolutely delicious. I did use already shredded chicken that I made a few weeks ago and had in the freezer but I just let it all cook together on low for a while. I also added a little more chicken broth because it seemed like it needed it and I don’t know if it’s because the chicken is already cooked and shredded and soaked up some of the chicken broth I had put in there. It was awesome and I cannot wait for leftovers tomorrow
Wowzers! I made this yesterday and it is SO, SO, SO delicious! Thank you for posting so many recipes!
This is delicious and I have made it twice!
Hi There! So I made this today, and without realizing you posted the points value, created it within my ap. I am not sure if I used a different can of beans, green chili’s, bag of corn, or what, but I’m showing only 0 point for a cup.
The only thing showing points is the cream cheese, and I used fat free.
Just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss something, or if you were counting toppings.
Big Hit in my house, by the way! And with the cold front coming in, I’ll be taking for lunch all week!
Hi Ashley! I do use light cream cheese and regular half and half. Did you use half & half? If not, I suppose it could for sure be zero points with just the fat free cream cheese! I’m so happy y’all enjoy it at your house!
Hi There! So I made this today, and without realizing you posted the points value, created it within my ap. I am not sure if I used a different can of beans, green chili’s, bag of corn, or what, but I’m showing only 0 point for a cup.
The only thing showing points is the cream cheese, and I used fat free.
Just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss something, or if you were counting toppings.
Big Hit in my house, by the way! And with the cold front coming in, I’ll be taking for lunch all week!
Hi Ashley! I do use light cream cheese and regular half and half. Did you use half & half? If not, I suppose it could for sure be zero points with just the fat free cream cheese! I’m so happy y’all enjoy it at your house!
I am a WW member and your blog is by far the best I have ever come across! My husband and I made this tonight and I couldn’t put the bowl down. It was AMAZING!! We made your chicken con broccoli last week and omgosh that was amazing as well. Making your southwest egg rolls tomorrow! Can’t wait! Please keep these amazing recipes coming! 🙂 You rock!!
I am a WW member and your blog is by far the best I have ever come across! My husband and I made this tonight and I couldn’t put the bowl down. It was AMAZING!! We made your chicken con broccoli last week and omgosh that was amazing as well. Making your southwest egg rolls tomorrow! Can’t wait! Please keep these amazing recipes coming! 🙂 You rock!!
So so so so good – thank you for sharing your talents with us!
So so so so good – thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Oh. My. Word. This is AMAZING. I had another white chicken chili recipe I liked, but I’m never making it again. I mean, why would I make that when I could make this? I wouldn’t. My husband actually had some before I did and said, “This is REALLY good.” He’s a foodie, so that’s a big deal. I’ve shared it with a couple of friends. One of them made it already and her 5 kids were fighting over the leftovers and asked if she could make it again. I think the blend of spices what takes it over the top. Make this RIGHT NOW. I’m serious. The simplicity of the recipe is the icing on the cake.
Oh. My. Word. This is AMAZING. I had another white chicken chili recipe I liked, but I’m never making it again. I mean, why would I make that when I could make this? I wouldn’t. My husband actually had some before I did and said, “This is REALLY good.” He’s a foodie, so that’s a big deal. I’ve shared it with a couple of friends. One of them made it already and her 5 kids were fighting over the leftovers and asked if she could make it again. I think the blend of spices what takes it over the top. Make this RIGHT NOW. I’m serious. The simplicity of the recipe is the icing on the cake.
Made this tonight and it was so good! Topped with a little cheese and sour cream! My whole family loved it! Definitely adding this to the rotation! Thanks for a great recipe!
Made this tonight and it was so good! Topped with a little cheese and sour cream! My whole family loved it! Definitely adding this to the rotation! Thanks for a great recipe!
I just found your website last night. I made this delicious white chicken chilli today. I cannot wait to try more of your recipes. This could not be better, and only 2 freestyle smart points! YAY!!!!
I just found your website last night. I made this delicious white chicken chilli today. I cannot wait to try more of your recipes. This could not be better, and only 2 freestyle smart points! YAY!!!!
Winner winner chicken dinner!! I’ve made TWO batches of this now and it’s gotten me excited about weight watchers all over again!! Love it, lady!!
Winner winner chicken dinner!! I’ve made TWO batches of this now and it’s gotten me excited about weight watchers all over again!! Love it, lady!!
I wanted to throw my two cents in just because there are other people asking about making this with pre-cooked chicken.
I had an almost full Costco rotisserie chicken in the fridge that I needed to use up. And (luckily) all the ingredients in my pantry for this chili.
I made this dish once before, exactly as written, in the crockpot. It was super yummy but I was a smidge disappointed in how “watery” it turned out. Not so this time! I don’t know if it’s using pre-cooked chicken (not as many juices released) or what, but man oh man… this batch turned out SO good!
So, for any others wondering… yes! You can absolutely make this with pre-cooked chicken!
I pulled the chicken off the bird and left it in pretty big chunks. I also added an additional 1/4 cup broth and put it all in a pot on the stove, except the half & half and cream cheese, like Star says. I cooked it on super low, covered, for about 2.5 hours and then added the last 2 ingredients. Let that go for another 30min – 1 hour and really give it a good stir to break up any large hunks of chicken. And then good luck not eating the whole dang pot!
Thanks for the info, Caprice! I have never had a problem with it turning out watery (yet), but it is true! Some chicken breasts can actually hold extra water than others. I don’t know the exact scientific explanation behind it, but I have heard it multiple times and never actually took that into consideration. I’m so happy this batch turned out a bit better for ya using the pre-cooked chicken!
I wanted to throw my two cents in just because there are other people asking about making this with pre-cooked chicken.
I had an almost full Costco rotisserie chicken in the fridge that I needed to use up. And (luckily) all the ingredients in my pantry for this chili.
I made this dish once before, exactly as written, in the crockpot. It was super yummy but I was a smidge disappointed in how “watery” it turned out. Not so this time! I don’t know if it’s using pre-cooked chicken (not as many juices released) or what, but man oh man… this batch turned out SO good!
So, for any others wondering… yes! You can absolutely make this with pre-cooked chicken!
I pulled the chicken off the bird and left it in pretty big chunks. I also added an additional 1/4 cup broth and put it all in a pot on the stove, except the half & half and cream cheese, like Star says. I cooked it on super low, covered, for about 2.5 hours and then added the last 2 ingredients. Let that go for another 30min – 1 hour and really give it a good stir to break up any large hunks of chicken. And then good luck not eating the whole dang pot!
Thanks for the info, Caprice! I have never had a problem with it turning out watery (yet), but it is true! Some chicken breasts can actually hold extra water than others. I don’t know the exact scientific explanation behind it, but I have heard it multiple times and never actually took that into consideration. I’m so happy this batch turned out a bit better for ya using the pre-cooked chicken!
Love your recipes…wondering how many smartpoints this is. I don’t do the freestyle.
Love your recipes…wondering how many smartpoints this is. I don’t do the freestyle.
This is in my crockpot right now! I cannot wait to try this for dinner!
This is in my crockpot right now! I cannot wait to try this for dinner!
Wow! This was amazing! Next time I may use hot green chillies. This will be in rotation! Thank you for all the great recipes!
Wow! This was amazing! Next time I may use hot green chillies. This will be in rotation! Thank you for all the great recipes!
How do I get your other receipes everyone mentioned? I can’t wait to try this!
I hope you enjoy. All of my other recipes are on this site.
How do I get your other receipes everyone mentioned? I can’t wait to try this!
I hope you enjoy. All of my other recipes are on this site.
How do I get your other receipts everyone mentioned? I can’t wait to try this!
How do I get your other receipts everyone mentioned? I can’t wait to try this!
Just want you to know that my husband, who, at the table, seasons every dish I ever make, did not add a thing to this recipe. He proclaimed it perfect!
Wow!!! Needless to say, it was great and I will be making more of your recipes in the future!!!
Just want you to know that my husband, who, at the table, seasons every dish I ever make, did not add a thing to this recipe. He proclaimed it perfect!
Wow!!! Needless to say, it was great and I will be making more of your recipes in the future!!!
Can we just be best friends already?! Your recipes always hit the spot and this one was no different!! Perfect for my lunches and so low in points. The flavor was amazing and I can’t wait to make this again!!!!!!
Hahaha! Awe, you’re the sweetest! Thanks so much. I got banned from making this in my house because I made it every week for almost two months straight. It’s just TOO good!!! I’m so happy you enjoyed!
Can we just be best friends already?! Your recipes always hit the spot and this one was no different!! Perfect for my lunches and so low in points. The flavor was amazing and I can’t wait to make this again!!!!!!
Hahaha! Awe, you’re the sweetest! Thanks so much. I got banned from making this in my house because I made it every week for almost two months straight. It’s just TOO good!!! I’m so happy you enjoyed!
Hi! I’m a new follower. Let me just say, this recipe is AWESOME! I made a couple of modifications to mine…I didn’t have half & half, so I just used a full block of the FF cream cheese. And I only had one can of green chilies. At the end, I added about half a packet of ranch dressing mix and OH EM GEE. It’s delicious!!! My husband had NO idea that this was “light.” 🙂 Thanks!!
Hi! I’m a new follower. Let me just say, this recipe is AWESOME! I made a couple of modifications to mine…I didn’t have half & half, so I just used a full block of the FF cream cheese. And I only had one can of green chilies. At the end, I added about half a packet of ranch dressing mix and OH EM GEE. It’s delicious!!! My husband had NO idea that this was “light.” 🙂 Thanks!!
So i kinda missed the 1/2 and 1/2 part in the recipe when I was buying the ingredients so I used all 8 oz of my FF cream cheese. Not sure what it would have tasted like with the milk however this version was super yummy!!! Now to do the recipe builder and see how it changes the pts. I have the power cooker (insta pot’ish) and I did it on the Stew settings 10mins then let the steam out… threw my cream cheese in… put the lid back on set my timer to 5 mins and it was done! Topped with Fage 0% yogurt & cilantro. So freaking good. Thank you for another awesome recipe!!!!
So i kinda missed the 1/2 and 1/2 part in the recipe when I was buying the ingredients so I used all 8 oz of my FF cream cheese. Not sure what it would have tasted like with the milk however this version was super yummy!!! Now to do the recipe builder and see how it changes the pts. I have the power cooker (insta pot’ish) and I did it on the Stew settings 10mins then let the steam out… threw my cream cheese in… put the lid back on set my timer to 5 mins and it was done! Topped with Fage 0% yogurt & cilantro. So freaking good. Thank you for another awesome recipe!!!!
So i kinda missed the 1/2 and 1/2 part in the recipe when I was buying the ingredients so I used all 8 oz of my FF cream cheese. Not sure what it would have tasted like with the milk however this version was super yummy!!! Now to do the recipe builder and see how it changes the pts. I have the power cooker (insta pot’ish) and I did it on the Stew settings 10mins then let the steam out… threw my cream cheese in… put the lid back on set my timer to 5 mins and it was done! Topped with Fage 0% yogurt & cilantro. So freaking good. Thank you for another awesome recipe!!!!
So i kinda missed the 1/2 and 1/2 part in the recipe when I was buying the ingredients so I used all 8 oz of my FF cream cheese. Not sure what it would have tasted like with the milk however this version was super yummy!!! Now to do the recipe builder and see how it changes the pts. I have the power cooker (insta pot’ish) and I did it on the Stew settings 10mins then let the steam out… threw my cream cheese in… put the lid back on set my timer to 5 mins and it was done! Topped with Fage 0% yogurt & cilantro. So freaking good. Thank you for another awesome recipe!!!!
YUMMO!!! Thanks for sharing! Made it last night—SO GOOD!!!!
YUMMO!!! Thanks for sharing! Made it last night—SO GOOD!!!!
I made this for dinner and OMG it was amazing! My four year who only eats tacos devoured his bowl and said it was delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
I made this for dinner and OMG it was amazing! My four year who only eats tacos devoured his bowl and said it was delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
Any ideas why when i convert this recipe at myfitnesspal (by copying and pasting the url into the recipe thing), and adding 11 servings it says 409 calories….
Did you double check the ingredients? I find when I do this at times it puts the wrong ingredients or measurements in.
Any ideas why when i convert this recipe at myfitnesspal (by copying and pasting the url into the recipe thing), and adding 11 servings it says 409 calories….
Did you double check the ingredients? I find when I do this at times it puts the wrong ingredients or measurements in.
I substituted light sour cream with skilled milk for the half and half and used fat free creamed cheese. I didn’t have green chiles so i substituted chopped red, orange and yellow baby peppers. I also used shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked it in a stockpot on the stove. Turned out GREAT and I will know it will be better tomorrow. Thanks so much!
I substituted light sour cream with skilled milk for the half and half and used fat free creamed cheese. I didn’t have green chiles so i substituted chopped red, orange and yellow baby peppers. I also used shredded rotisserie chicken and cooked it in a stockpot on the stove. Turned out GREAT and I will know it will be better tomorrow. Thanks so much!
Omg!!! This is excellent!! I made it with thighs since I had them on hand. Delish! I have tried several of your recipes… all have been a big hit!! Italian beef, bubble up bake, shredded chicken… all terrific! Thank you for sharing such deliciousness! As a family and mom who had lost 25lbs, I’m learning maintenance is tough… but your recipes make it easier!
I’m so happy to hear that they are making maintenance mode so much easier for ya. Thanks for letting me know!
Omg!!! This is excellent!! I made it with thighs since I had them on hand. Delish! I have tried several of your recipes… all have been a big hit!! Italian beef, bubble up bake, shredded chicken… all terrific! Thank you for sharing such deliciousness! As a family and mom who had lost 25lbs, I’m learning maintenance is tough… but your recipes make it easier!
I’m so happy to hear that they are making maintenance mode so much easier for ya. Thanks for letting me know!
We loved it, and love it’s already in MPG data base because I’m lazy, I’m trying all your recipes one by one, they all look soooo good, I also tell others about your instagram so others can try too!
We loved it, and love it’s already in MPG data base because I’m lazy, I’m trying all your recipes one by one, they all look soooo good, I also tell others about your instagram so others can try too!
Absolutely FABulous! Made this today. Love it so. Dang. Much. Next time I make it, I’ll be making a double batch specifically so I’ll have LOTS of leftovers to freeze for a rainy day. Thank you, Star. You’re my hero. 🙂
Your hero!? You’re so sweet. Thanks! haha!
Absolutely FABulous! Made this today. Love it so. Dang. Much. Next time I make it, I’ll be making a double batch specifically so I’ll have LOTS of leftovers to freeze for a rainy day. Thank you, Star. You’re my hero. 🙂
Your hero!? You’re so sweet. Thanks! haha!
Thank you for this delicious recipe! We had it plain night 1 and 2, then on night 3 we drained it and made burritos dipped in a bit of Taco Bell chipotle sauce. Delicious and so filling!
Thank you for this delicious recipe! We had it plain night 1 and 2, then on night 3 we drained it and made burritos dipped in a bit of Taco Bell chipotle sauce. Delicious and so filling!
Hi Star – I can’t wait to try this! Exactly they type of meal we love!! Question, I saw you calculated the Freestyle points, but when I add it to my app it says 5 pts for 1 cup; you say 2 pts for 1.5 cups. Can you explain the difference to me? Thanks!!
Did you add it via the nutritional info? The nutritional information includes all of the zero point items so it will come up higher in points. I hope you love it!
Hi Star – I can’t wait to try this! Exactly they type of meal we love!! Question, I saw you calculated the Freestyle points, but when I add it to my app it says 5 pts for 1 cup; you say 2 pts for 1.5 cups. Can you explain the difference to me? Thanks!!
Did you add it via the nutritional info? The nutritional information includes all of the zero point items so it will come up higher in points. I hope you love it!
I am making this tonight for Valentine’s Day! Looks so yummy!!
I am making this tonight for Valentine’s Day! Looks so yummy!!
Any suggestions to make this vegetarian friendly?
I was just going to leave out the chicken and use vegetable stock, but I’m worried it won’t have enough bulk.
I’d maybe just add an extra cup of corn and an extra can of beans to bulk it up. I think that should do the trick! =)
Any suggestions to make this vegetarian friendly?
I was just going to leave out the chicken and use vegetable stock, but I’m worried it won’t have enough bulk.
I’d maybe just add an extra cup of corn and an extra can of beans to bulk it up. I think that should do the trick! =)
Made this for the fam tonight. The 5 yr old AND the 8 yr old snarffed it down, hubs went back for 3rds. Sooo good! I used the smallest recommended amount of cayenne, this would be great with more cayenne for nursing a cold!
Made this for the fam tonight. The 5 yr old AND the 8 yr old snarffed it down, hubs went back for 3rds. Sooo good! I used the smallest recommended amount of cayenne, this would be great with more cayenne for nursing a cold!
I made this for the first time tonight and it was so stinkin’ good!! My husband had seconds and said “I don’t know where you got this recipe but let’s try all of their recipes!” Little does he know that I already do use most of your recipes!!!! love your work!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy ya are enjoying the recipes!
I made this for the first time tonight and it was so stinkin’ good!! My husband had seconds and said “I don’t know where you got this recipe but let’s try all of their recipes!” Little does he know that I already do use most of your recipes!!!! love your work!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy ya are enjoying the recipes!
I made this recipe last week and it was absolutely delicious!!! I have actually made five of your recipes over the past couple weeks and each one has been a hit for my (non-ww) husband and myself! Thanks so much, Star! 🙂
I am SO happy to hear that. Thank you so much for letting me know!!
I made this recipe last week and it was absolutely delicious!!! I have actually made five of your recipes over the past couple weeks and each one has been a hit for my (non-ww) husband and myself! Thanks so much, Star! 🙂
I am SO happy to hear that. Thank you so much for letting me know!!
Made this 2 days ago & love it. Can’t wait to try more recipes.
Thanks for stopping by to let me know and to rate the recipe!! You’re the best. SO happy ya loved it
Made this 2 days ago & love it. Can’t wait to try more recipes.
Thanks for stopping by to let me know and to rate the recipe!! You’re the best. SO happy ya loved it
As soon as I saw this recipe, I had to try it……but I didn’t have all the ingredients.
So in went black beans, creamed corn and Rotel as replacements for white beans, frozen corn and green chilis. All the rest was the same.
While I promise I’ll do it right next time, I have to say it was killer good! My brother in law was in town and he made me send the recipe to his wife ( I sent both versions.) She could not believe this was a Weight Watchers friendly recipe and enjoys your version a little more because of the zing of the green chiles.
As I recall, my variated version may have added 1 extra point on Freestyle. I didn’t care. It was quite filling and enough for me, although I added jalapenos and other zero garnishes. But my husband and brother-in-law packed on the cheese and garnish and scarfed down tortilla chips with it, and had second helpings………Always great to find a recipe that fits into my WW lifestyle while still pleasing people not in the program.
This will be a go-to meal quite often. THANKS and LOVE many of your recipes! FYI: I found you through the pages of WW Connect.
Hi Caroline! I am so happy you were able to make the recipe work for you with the ingredients that you had on hand. Most of my recipes are very forgiving in that way! I’m SO happy everyone enjoyed this one. I LOVE this one right now and I can’t wait to have it again this coming week. I’m guessing that the creamed corn may have added points for ya, but honestly 3 points for such a filling chili is a win in my book! I couldn’t believe that my version is only 2 points it almost feels like i’m cheating the system! ha! I’m so happy you found me. Thanks for stopping by to comment and rate the recipe!!
As soon as I saw this recipe, I had to try it……but I didn’t have all the ingredients.
So in went black beans, creamed corn and Rotel as replacements for white beans, frozen corn and green chilis. All the rest was the same.
While I promise I’ll do it right next time, I have to say it was killer good! My brother in law was in town and he made me send the recipe to his wife ( I sent both versions.) She could not believe this was a Weight Watchers friendly recipe and enjoys your version a little more because of the zing of the green chiles.
As I recall, my variated version may have added 1 extra point on Freestyle. I didn’t care. It was quite filling and enough for me, although I added jalapenos and other zero garnishes. But my husband and brother-in-law packed on the cheese and garnish and scarfed down tortilla chips with it, and had second helpings………Always great to find a recipe that fits into my WW lifestyle while still pleasing people not in the program.
This will be a go-to meal quite often. THANKS and LOVE many of your recipes! FYI: I found you through the pages of WW Connect.
Hi Caroline! I am so happy you were able to make the recipe work for you with the ingredients that you had on hand. Most of my recipes are very forgiving in that way! I’m SO happy everyone enjoyed this one. I LOVE this one right now and I can’t wait to have it again this coming week. I’m guessing that the creamed corn may have added points for ya, but honestly 3 points for such a filling chili is a win in my book! I couldn’t believe that my version is only 2 points it almost feels like i’m cheating the system! ha! I’m so happy you found me. Thanks for stopping by to comment and rate the recipe!!
How does it freeze?
I haven’t personally frozen it, but others have said it froze well for them!
How does it freeze?
I haven’t personally frozen it, but others have said it froze well for them!
Star this is HANDS DOWN my favorite recipe by you EVER. I thought my heart belonged to biscuit and gravy bake but I’ve legit had white chicken chili everyday for almost 2 weeks now and I CANT STOP. Send help, the addiction is real. Also, I made it in the instant pot and it was super fast and easy!
Haha!! I agree. Seriously I was banned from making it last week I had made it SO much. I can’t wait till I can eat it again! I am so happy you love it! Thanks for letting me know it worked out in the Instant Pot!!
Star this is HANDS DOWN my favorite recipe by you EVER. I thought my heart belonged to biscuit and gravy bake but I’ve legit had white chicken chili everyday for almost 2 weeks now and I CANT STOP. Send help, the addiction is real. Also, I made it in the instant pot and it was super fast and easy!
Haha!! I agree. Seriously I was banned from making it last week I had made it SO much. I can’t wait till I can eat it again! I am so happy you love it! Thanks for letting me know it worked out in the Instant Pot!!
This recipe is delicious!
And it keeps giving— it’s almost better the next day (I didn’t think it was possible!).
Even my leftover-hating husband enjoyed this the next day. Thanks for a great recipe!
Corrected to rate this 5 stars!!
This recipe is delicious!
And it keeps giving— it’s almost better the next day (I didn’t think it was possible!).
Even my leftover-hating husband enjoyed this the next day. Thanks for a great recipe!
Corrected to rate this 5 stars!!
This recipe is delicious!
And it keeps giving— it’s almost better the next day (I didn’t think it was possible!).
Even my leftover-hating husband enjoyed this the next day. Thanks for a great recipe!
This recipe is delicious!
And it keeps giving— it’s almost better the next day (I didn’t think it was possible!).
Even my leftover-hating husband enjoyed this the next day. Thanks for a great recipe!
I made a mistake. Pit in everything at the same time….including cream chees and half and half….is this going to ruin the recipe?
I made a mistake. Pit in everything at the same time….including cream chees and half and half….is this going to ruin the recipe?
Any adjustments for dry beans? I have a couple pounds of dry great northern beans and would love to make this soon!! Sounds delicious!!!
Any adjustments for dry beans? I have a couple pounds of dry great northern beans and would love to make this soon!! Sounds delicious!!!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! Added some diced jalapeños and subbed hot taco seasoning for the chili powder-I was out. And it was so good!
I’m so happy you enjoyed!!!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! Added some diced jalapeños and subbed hot taco seasoning for the chili powder-I was out. And it was so good!
I’m so happy you enjoyed!!!
This is incredibly yummy….even with a head cold! It is regular rotation! Tastes very much like Chick-fil-a’s seasonal tortilla soup! Thank you!!!!
Oh, nice!! I haven’t tried their chicken tortilla soup, but i absolutely adore their chicken noodle soup! So happy you enjoyed
This is incredibly yummy….even with a head cold! It is regular rotation! Tastes very much like Chick-fil-a’s seasonal tortilla soup! Thank you!!!!
Oh, nice!! I haven’t tried their chicken tortilla soup, but i absolutely adore their chicken noodle soup! So happy you enjoyed
I made this today and holy moly was this good! I traded a mild chilies for a hot to kick it up a bit. YUM!
Thank you for the recipe Star
I’m so happy you enjoyed!! I do hot chiles too, but I didn’t want it to be too spicy for most people. Haha! I fear my spice level is always too high.
I made this today and holy moly was this good! I traded a mild chilies for a hot to kick it up a bit. YUM!
Thank you for the recipe Star
I’m so happy you enjoyed!! I do hot chiles too, but I didn’t want it to be too spicy for most people. Haha! I fear my spice level is always too high.
I don’t like to cook…empty nester living alone. Struggling with new plan so have to get creative. Made this tonight.. Delcious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this one!! It’s a favorite of mine and when I make it I have no problem repeating the meal daily so I hope that is the case for you too!
I don’t like to cook…empty nester living alone. Struggling with new plan so have to get creative. Made this tonight.. Delcious!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this one!! It’s a favorite of mine and when I make it I have no problem repeating the meal daily so I hope that is the case for you too!
Does the 2 smartpoints count the optional toppings?
Nope, just the chili itself.
Does the 2 smartpoints count the optional toppings?
Nope, just the chili itself.
When I put the numbers in it came up 5 points? A little confused
nutritional information includes all of the ingredients including the ingredients that are zero points on ww freestyle therefore it’ll be different
when you say half and half do you mean cream? And did you calculate the 2 points per serving as if you used the cheese and tortilla strips?
half and half is equal part mixture of milk and cream. You can find it in the dairy section in the grocery store. The points include the chili the optional toppings would be additional points
when you say half and half do you mean cream? And did you calculate the 2 points per serving as if you used the cheese and tortilla strips?
half and half is equal part mixture of milk and cream. You can find it in the dairy section in the grocery store. The points include the chili the optional toppings would be additional points
Seriously AMAZING! My husband and I are both very impressed!
So happy y’all enjoyed thank you!
Seriously AMAZING! My husband and I are both very impressed!
So happy y’all enjoyed thank you!
Do you use light or fat free cream cheese? Thanks!
light
Do you use light or fat free cream cheese? Thanks!
light
Made this tonite for dinner- just delish! Added all the suggested toppings- shredded cheese, scallions, cilantro, avocado and a few Trader Joe’s hot and sweet peppers in a jar- that little kick put it over the top. I used Fat free half and half and it was fine. Portions in the freezer for next week! Great recipe!
Glad to hear the FF half&half worked well. Thanks for letting me know! SO happy you enjoyed it!
Made this tonite for dinner- just delish! Added all the suggested toppings- shredded cheese, scallions, cilantro, avocado and a few Trader Joe’s hot and sweet peppers in a jar- that little kick put it over the top. I used Fat free half and half and it was fine. Portions in the freezer for next week! Great recipe!
Glad to hear the FF half&half worked well. Thanks for letting me know! SO happy you enjoyed it!
Had this tonight for dinner! So delicious! Definitely will be part of the rotation. Topped it with all the recommended goodies- shredded cheese,scallions,cilantro,avocado and just because I like it spicy- a couple of Trader Joe hot and sweet peppers in the jar. Put it over the top. Leftovers in the freezer for next week.Great recipe!
(PS- I used fat free half and half and it was fine)
Had this tonight for dinner! So delicious! Definitely will be part of the rotation. Topped it with all the recommended goodies- shredded cheese,scallions,cilantro,avocado and just because I like it spicy- a couple of Trader Joe hot and sweet peppers in the jar. Put it over the top. Leftovers in the freezer for next week.Great recipe!
(PS- I used fat free half and half and it was fine)
Had this tonight for dinner! So delicious! Definitely will be part of the rotation. Topped it with all the recommended goodies- shredded cheese,scallions,cilantro,avocado and just because I like it spicy- a couple of Trader Joe hot and sweet peppers in the jar. Put it over the top. Leftovers in the freezer for next week.Great recipe!
(PS- I used fat free half and half and it was fine)
Had this tonight for dinner! So delicious! Definitely will be part of the rotation. Topped it with all the recommended goodies- shredded cheese,scallions,cilantro,avocado and just because I like it spicy- a couple of Trader Joe hot and sweet peppers in the jar. Put it over the top. Leftovers in the freezer for next week.Great recipe!
(PS- I used fat free half and half and it was fine)
Had this tonight for dinner! So delicious! Definitely will be part of the rotation. Topped it with all the recommended goodies- shredded cheese,scallions,cilantro,avocado and just because I like it spicy- a couple of Trader Joe hot and sweet peppers in the jar. Put it over the top. Leftovers in the freezer for next week.Great recipe!
(PS- I used fat free half and half and it was fine)
Had this tonight for dinner! So delicious! Definitely will be part of the rotation. Topped it with all the recommended goodies- shredded cheese,scallions,cilantro,avocado and just because I like it spicy- a couple of Trader Joe hot and sweet peppers in the jar. Put it over the top. Leftovers in the freezer for next week.Great recipe!
(PS- I used fat free half and half and it was fine)
Do you drain the beans and green chiles or just open and dump?
I drain the beans, but not the chiles. I’ll be sure to add that in the directions!
Do you drain the beans and green chiles or just open and dump?
I drain the beans, but not the chiles. I’ll be sure to add that in the directions!
I made it last night. Wow, fantastic. Thanks for the idea about the mixer to shred the chicken. The best thing who would of thought it would fix the dreaded job of shredding chicken. Looking forward to this tonight. Thanks!
I made it last night. Wow, fantastic. Thanks for the idea about the mixer to shred the chicken. The best thing who would of thought it would fix the dreaded job of shredding chicken. Looking forward to this tonight. Thanks!
I just picked everything up tonight to make this tomorrow for supper, can’t wait!!
I’m making it in my power cooker (pressure cooker).
I just picked everything up tonight to make this tomorrow for supper, can’t wait!!
I’m making it in my power cooker (pressure cooker).
I am not using Freestyle and I don’t see the SmartPoints on here for this recipe. Do you have it figured out?
I am not using Freestyle and I don’t see the SmartPoints on here for this recipe. Do you have it figured out?
Somehow I stopped getting your recipes in my email!!! I thought you were sick or something and now see you’ve been happily posting but I’m not getting your posts.. Eeeek! I don’t see a way to add my email again, can you do it? Or let me know how to do it? I use a ton of your recipes and recommend your site ALL of the time. Thanks!!
Somehow I stopped getting your recipes in my email!!! I thought you were sick or something and now see you’ve been happily posting but I’m not getting your posts.. Eeeek! I don’t see a way to add my email again, can you do it? Or let me know how to do it? I use a ton of your recipes and recommend your site ALL of the time. Thanks!!
Could you use unsweetened cashew milk for the half and half?
Could you use unsweetened cashew milk for the half and half?
I made this tonight! 10/10. Thank you for all of your recipes. I’m not sure where I would be without them!
Oh, thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed this. Thank you so much for letting me know!
I made this tonight! 10/10. Thank you for all of your recipes. I’m not sure where I would be without them!
Oh, thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed this. Thank you so much for letting me know!
Hi! Can you tell me what brand of half and half you use?? Thanks!!
I either use Organic Valley, Horizon, or Dean’s! It’s just regular half and half, not fat free.
Hi! Can you tell me what brand of half and half you use?? Thanks!!
I either use Organic Valley, Horizon, or Dean’s! It’s just regular half and half, not fat free.
Is there a way to make this recipe with already cooked and shredded chicken? I have a big batch of your crockpot shredded chicken already made and was wondering if there would be a way to use that in this recipe?
It should work, but it wouldn’t need 7-8 hours to cook. I’d mix everything together (except for cream cheese and half and half) and cook together for about an hour then add the cream cheese and half & half at the end for another 30 minutes. Should turn out good!
Is there a way to make this recipe with already cooked and shredded chicken? I have a big batch of your crockpot shredded chicken already made and was wondering if there would be a way to use that in this recipe?
It should work, but it wouldn’t need 7-8 hours to cook. I’d mix everything together (except for cream cheese and half and half) and cook together for about an hour then add the cream cheese and half & half at the end for another 30 minutes. Should turn out good!
Is there a way to make this recipe with already cooked and shredded kitchen? I have a big batch of your crockpot shredded chicken already made and was wondering if there would be a way to use that in this recipe?
Is there a way to make this recipe with already cooked and shredded kitchen? I have a big batch of your crockpot shredded chicken already made and was wondering if there would be a way to use that in this recipe?
Just added all of these ingredients to my clicklist for pickup tonight! I can’t wait to make this this weekend; Guessing my kids are going to love it! xoxo
I hope everyone loves it up, Lauren!!!
Just added all of these ingredients to my clicklist for pickup tonight! I can’t wait to make this this weekend; Guessing my kids are going to love it! xoxo
I hope everyone loves it up, Lauren!!!
Do you think the cream cheese could be replaced with plain Greek yogurt?
I haven’t really used greek yogurt as a thickener in soups yet. It should work though. Might not have the same taste though! Let me know if ya try it!
Do you think the cream cheese could be replaced with plain Greek yogurt?
I haven’t really used greek yogurt as a thickener in soups yet. It should work though. Might not have the same taste though! Let me know if ya try it!
I did this last night and it was good!! I strained my yogurt into a cream cheese consistency.
Do you think I could use fat free half and half or would it not be creamy enough? Thanks!
It should be just fine! I just always have regular half & half on hand so it’s my go to!
Do you think I could use fat free half and half or would it not be creamy enough? Thanks!
It should be just fine! I just always have regular half & half on hand so it’s my go to!
I made this tonight in the InstantPot and used frozen chicken breasts! Turned out SO good!!!! All of your recipes are winners around here!!!
Did you add beans to the instant pot ?
How long did use?
I made this tonight in the InstantPot and used frozen chicken breasts! Turned out SO good!!!! All of your recipes are winners around here!!!
Did you add beans to the instant pot ?
How long did use?
Hi! Just trying this today. Do you save your recipes in the WW app? I can’t find it so probably not but just wondering. Not sure that is even possible?! I’m new here. Lol. Thanks!
I save them, but I just do the points and servings and sometimes they don’t have the same name as on here. I don’t write any directions out or anything there. Sorry! You can always quick add item or input the items into the recipe builder and save it!
Hi! Just trying this today. Do you save your recipes in the WW app? I can’t find it so probably not but just wondering. Not sure that is even possible?! I’m new here. Lol. Thanks!
I save them, but I just do the points and servings and sometimes they don’t have the same name as on here. I don’t write any directions out or anything there. Sorry! You can always quick add item or input the items into the recipe builder and save it!
It says 2pts for 1.5 cups on Freestyle but if you input the nutrition its 5pts for 1 cup….??
on ww freestyle it’s 2 points for 1.5 cups
Could you make something similar with precooked shredded chicken? Looks delicious.
Yes! I would just add all the ingredients besides the half & half and cream cheese to slow cooker and cook for 1 hour together. Then add the cream cheese & half and half then cook for another 30 minutes. It might not be as flavorful as slow cooking the chicken in the spices for hours, but I bet it’ll still be yummy!
Could you make something similar with precooked shredded chicken? Looks delicious.
Yes! I would just add all the ingredients besides the half & half and cream cheese to slow cooker and cook for 1 hour together. Then add the cream cheese & half and half then cook for another 30 minutes. It might not be as flavorful as slow cooking the chicken in the spices for hours, but I bet it’ll still be yummy!
Do you think this could be converted to an Instant Pot recipe? If so, how long would you cook it?
Hi there! I’m sorry I don’t have an Instant Pot so I don’t have that info handy. I’m sorry! I’m almost positive it could be though.
I just did this evening. I did manual for 25. It worked. Maybe didn’t have to do for that long. It was delicious!
For the Instant Pot conversion folks: when would you add the beans, half-half, & cream cheese?
I think you could. I have a Instant Pot and have made Pork and Homany Stew for 40 min then quick release then added the homany and shredded the pork. I’m going to try it in mine and see how it goes.
Do you think this could be converted to an Instant Pot recipe? If so, how long would you cook it?
Hi there! I’m sorry I don’t have an Instant Pot so I don’t have that info handy. I’m sorry! I’m almost positive it could be though.
Do you think this would still work if I skipped the cream cheese and half & half?
It would be just fine, just not creamy.
I just did this evening. I did manual for 25. It worked. Maybe didn’t have to do for that long. It was delicious!
For the Instant Pot conversion folks: when would you add the beans, half-half, & cream cheese?
I think you could. I have a Instant Pot and have made Pork and Homany Stew for 40 min then quick release then added the homany and shredded the pork. I’m going to try it in mine and see how it goes.
Yes it can. Direction not much different. Use the soup button.
Made this tonight, I just died!!! This is sooooo good!!! Thanks for the great recipes! I’m sharing your site with everyone I know!
I’m so happy you enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing!
I made this in the instant pot.
I put all the ingredients (minus the half/half and cream cheese) into the instant pot. I put it on high pressure for 15 minutes. I let it naturally release for about 20 minutes. Then, I took out a bit of the broth and the chicken. I shredded the chicken with a fork, put it back in the instant pot with the cream cheese and half and half, stirred it together and that’s it.