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Slow Cooker Ranch White Chicken Chili

Stacey – October 28, 2014 – 61 Comments

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This Slow Cooker Ranch White Chicken Chili is an instant favorite!  The slow cooker does so much to develop the rich savory broth – it’s my favorite part!  

The ranch might seem like an odd ingredient, but a ranch dressing mix is a delicious blend of a variety to herbs and spices, so it makes for the perfect way to add tons of flavor to this dish. 

Slow Cooker Ranch White Chicken Chili | SouthernBite.com

And don’t worry about the chilies! They aren’t spicy, so you won’t end up with chili with a lot of heat.  In fact, there’s not any heat in this at all, but that could change instantly with the addition of a sliced jalapeño or habanero or even little ground habanero powder – if you like it spicy!  Y’all enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Ranch White Chicken Chili

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts - about 2.5 pounds
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 chicken bullion cubes
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet buttermilk ranch dressing mix
  • 2 (15.8-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained
  • 2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 1 (11-ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drained
  • Salt and pepper
  • sour cream and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In the crock of a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker, combine the broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bullion cubes, and ranch dressing powder. Add the chicken breasts to the broth, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred the meat. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and add the drained beans, chilies, and corn. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return the lid to the slow cooker and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken, beans, and corn are heated through. Serve with a dollop of fresh sour cream and fresh cilantro.
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  1. Amanda C

    December 12, 2022 at 6:42 am

    This our absolute favorite recipe for white chicken chili! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 12, 2022 at 9:15 am

      I’m so glad to hear y’all have enjoyed this one!

      Reply
  2. El-Lexis

    October 2, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    My 4yr old and 9yr old love to help in the kitchen we tried this crockpot recipe and it was a hit. my 10yr old even suggested adding some cheese tortellini i wasnt too sure im a stickler for following the exact recipe but it was thay addition made it even better….thanks so much we at this all weekend.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 3, 2022 at 10:14 am

      What a great idea! Tell little chef thanks!

      Reply
  3. Sara

    February 21, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    We love this recipe and have been making it for years. We are also logging our food these days. Do you any nutritional content information or serving size info?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 22, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it! Because this recipe calls for several convenience products that have varying nutritional content based on brand, I don’t include that information. I would recommend buying your favorite brands and using something like myfitnesspal.com to enter the info so you can get an accurate count.

      Reply
  4. Marcia

    January 17, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    We has this chili for dinner tonight. It was delicious! Thanks for another great recipe.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 18, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  5. Angela

    January 21, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Hmmm wonder how this could be done in an instant pot instead of crock pot for faster cooking, anyone tried it yet?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 22, 2020 at 9:39 am

      I’ve not tried it, but imagine it would work just fine.

      Reply
  6. Stacy

    June 19, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    This is a huge hit with my family. I have served it with chips, crackers, cornbread and rice. All was loved ❤️

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 20, 2019 at 9:14 am

      So glad your family enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  7. Fran J

    September 14, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Can this recipe be used in a crock pot the same way as a slow cooker? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 17, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Crock pot is a just a brand name of slow cookers. Kind of like Q-Tips is a brand name of cotton swabs. The recipe should work just fine in any slow cooker. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Josh Zabierek

    November 18, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    I tried this without adding any salt, pepper or sour cream and tasted very well seasoned. The chicken was so tender and juicy I ended up going back for seconds. Of all the dishes I have made my wife told me to save this recipe for future. I guess I’ll be making this again! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 20, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      I would say that’s a success! Glad y’all enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  9. Camra

    January 16, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Can I cook this on high? If so, for how long? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 17, 2017 at 11:44 am

      About 3 hours should do the trick.

      Reply
  10. [email protected] Sh!tty Kitchen

    June 8, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I love putting the ranch in there, I can just taste this it looks so good!

    Reply
  11. Rita Bashor

    February 19, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I am thinking about using this recipe for a chili cookoff at church Sun…since I know there will be mostly the red chili types.Any suggestions? Is it correct with no chili powder? I wanted something more on the mild side since children will be eating it too. thanks

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 20, 2015 at 9:14 am

      No chili powder. It’s very mild. Good luck!

      Reply
  12. Judy

    January 14, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    I made this and it was fabulous as all of your recipes are!!! Thanks Stacey – you knocked it out of the park again.

    Judy

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 15, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      Judy, you are too sweet to me! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  13. Katelyn

    December 24, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Is there nutritional information on this recipe? It sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 29, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      Unfortunately not.

      Reply
  14. Melanie

    December 10, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I am making this tomorrow…can’t wait to try it! I see the chilies listed as going in initially with the chicken and then listed again added with corn, beans, etc… Can you tell me when you usually add them?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 11, 2014 at 8:50 am

      So sorry for the confusion. It really doesn’t make much difference, but I usually add them when I add the beans and corn.

      Reply
      • Melanie

        December 11, 2014 at 12:41 pm

        Thank you! House smells amazing!!!

        Reply
        • Stacey

          December 13, 2014 at 8:45 am

          Hope y’all enjoy it!

          Reply
  15. Teresa Little

    November 22, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Can I use a Rotisserie Chicken?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 24, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Absolutely! You can also just mix it all right on the stove top if you’re going to use the precooked chicken. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Sarah

    November 19, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Excited to make this tomorrow! Is it spicy at all? I’m not a spicy food fan so I’m wondering if I should just do one can of green chiles? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 24, 2014 at 9:16 am

      No, it’s not spicy at all. The green chiles don’t really have any heat.

      Reply
    • Joann murphy

      January 18, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      I just used one can of chilis and it was perfect.i only used one can of chilis and it was perfect.
      Delicious recipe.
      I added avocado ,shredded jack cheese,sour cream and tortilla strips on top of each serving.
      Like a thick tortilla soup.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        January 18, 2015 at 9:12 pm

        The avocado sounds like a great addition! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
      • Macy

        November 25, 2015 at 11:51 am

        Just like my tortilla soup recipe minus ranch and stewed tomatoes… sooo good with fried tortilla chips and avocado.

        Reply
  17. Angel

    November 18, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Did you use frozen or thawed chicken?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 18, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      I used thawed.

      Reply
      • Lalo

        August 17, 2021 at 8:37 pm

        Just made the Ranch white chicken chili tonight and it is absolutely delicious. Only added extra chicken broth for extra soup liquid. Everyone loved it!! Will be making it again!

        Reply
        • Stacey

          August 23, 2021 at 8:46 am

          Awesome! Glad to hear everyone enjoyed it!!

          Reply
  18. Tracy

    November 17, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Made this last night… Delicious! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 17, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      You are so welcome! So glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. Jennifer

    November 13, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I bravely made this today and it was a huge hit with my family! I’m not very adventurous with my cooking but I decided to give this a try and hope for the best. As a mom of 3- I have to tell you how huge it is that everyone collectively agreed that dinner was delicious. I also found a great and easy to make corn bread recipe: box Corn Bread mix, box yellow cake mix follow ingredient instructions on back of both boxes, mix together and use the corn bread baking instructions. It comes out fluffier and sweeter

    Thanks again for sharing your awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 14, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      Yum! Sounds delish! So glad y’all enjoy the chili!

      Reply
  20. Elaine

    November 9, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Hi,
    I live in Australia and have no idea what Ranch dressing mix is?? So is there an alternative to this

    Thanks
    Elaine

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 12, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Hmmm… A couple dashes of onion powered and garlic powder and a little salt should work just fine. The ranch dressing mix isn’t necessary, it just give it a punch of flavor.

      Reply
  21. colton

    November 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    can you use a can of diced tomatoes also?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 12, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Yes! That would be a great addition!

      Reply
  22. DJH

    November 7, 2014 at 9:04 am

    to make the chili a little hotter add a LITTLE (be careful) white pepper……

    Reply
    • DJH

      November 7, 2014 at 9:06 am

      and I forgot about a cup of shredded pepper jack cheese

      Reply
      • colton

        November 7, 2014 at 2:21 pm

        when do you add the cheese?

        Reply
        • Cari

          January 21, 2017 at 5:44 pm

          Yes… when do you add it??
          I’m half way through cooking it!

          Reply
      • Stacey

        November 12, 2014 at 5:45 pm

        Yum!

        Reply
    • Stacey

      November 12, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      Yes! Great idea!

      Reply
  23. Jeni

    November 3, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    I have been looking for a fabulous white chili recipe to try, and this is it! Looks great!!

    Reply
  24. Alex

    November 1, 2014 at 6:07 am

    gorgeous …. thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  25. Helene

    October 30, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I like the idea of the ranch dressing. My chili is very similar, except I put in a can of dark red kidneys for color. Thanx for the recipe. PS, I didn’t realize there was trouble in river city. I have blogs that only show up when the writer has time or something to say. I knew you would be back eventually.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 30, 2014 at 10:04 am

      The ranch just gives it an extra boost of flavor! Enjoy!

      Reply
  26. Bonnie N

    October 29, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I make white chili using ground chicken, pork, or turkey. Also with cannellini, mayocobas and chickpeas. Most all of my other ingredients are the same as yours. Absolutely cannot leave out the cumin because that just makes the chili zing. Really never thought of putting in the ranch mix. Maybe will try it next time.

    Reply

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