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Bowl of Crockpot Jalapeno Popper White Chicken Chili topped with sour cream and cheddar on a wooden table

Crockpot Jalapeno Popper White Chicken Chili

Crockpot Jalapeno Popper White Chicken Chili takes just 10 minutes of prep and delivers a hearty, creamy, flavor-packed dinner the whole family will crave. It’s my go-to crockpot recipe for busy weeknights when I need something quick, simple, and loaded with cheesy, spicy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 5 jalapeno peppers diced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 oz can corn, undrained
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel with green chiles, undrained
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (uncooked)
  • 1 1 oz package dry ranch dressing mix
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 8 oz package light cream cheese
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese tortilla chips, sour cream

Method
 

  1. Dice your onions and jalapenos, then mince the garlic. Set aside.
  2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Sauté the onions and jalapenos for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic and a pinch of salt, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. In a greased crockpot, combine the sauteed veggies, black beans, Rotel, corn, chicken breasts, ranch mix, and spices.
  5. Place the cream cheese on top of the mixture (no need to stir it in yet).
  6. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
  7. Once the cooking time is up, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot with two forks. Stir everything together, letting the cream cheese fully incorporate.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or tortilla chips.

Notes

Double it: Feeding a crowd? Double the recipe—it’s just as simple and makes great party food.