Description

This hearty Bacon Ranch White Chicken Chili combines tender shredded chicken thighs, creamy white beans, and a flavorful ranch seasoning base, enriched with heavy cream and crispy bacon. Slow-cooked to perfection, this comforting chili is topped with cheddar, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and green onions, making it a delicious twist on classic chili that’s perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
16 ounces Hurst Hambeens Great Northern Beans (1 package)
1 onion, diced
14 ounces chopped green chiles (2 large cans)
6 cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (2 envelopes)
6 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

Dairy & Toppings

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup crispy crumbled bacon
Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Sharp cheddar cheese, grated (for garnish)
Sour cream (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the beans: Rinse the Hurst Hambeens Great Northern Beans thoroughly to remove any debris or impurities.
Layer ingredients in slow cooker: In the slow cooker, layer the rinsed beans, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken thighs, chopped green chiles, and ranch seasoning mix evenly. Pour the chicken broth over the entire mixture to ensure ingredients are covered.
Cook chili: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the beans to soften until they can be easily mashed with a fork.
Shred chicken and add cream: Once cooking is complete, shred the tender chicken directly in the slow cooker. Slowly stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated, creating a rich and creamy chili base.
Add bacon topping: Sprinkle the crispy crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the chili for added texture and smoky flavor.
Serve and garnish: Serve the chili hot in bowls and top with your choice of sour cream, grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions. Enjoy the warm, rich flavors!

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly pressed garlic instead of pre-minced garlic.
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts, but thighs provide more moisture and flavor.
If preferred, replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
Adjust ranch seasoning based on taste preference; start with less if you prefer a milder flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well on stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Chili
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Bacon Ranch White Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker Chicken Chili, White Chicken Chili, Creamy Chicken Chili, Ranch Seasoning Chili, Slow Cooker Recipes