The Slow Supper: Creamy White Chicken Chili
The Slow Supper: Creamy Chicken Chili
There’s something about this time of year that just begs for slower evenings. The kind where the house fills with the smell of dinner simmering in the kitchen, the lamps are turned low, and everyone slowly makes their way to the table. That’s the heartbeat behind The Slow Supper — a cozy series all about reviving the ritual of dinner around the table and taking the rush out of weeknight cooking.
Tonight’s recipe? A Creamy White Chicken Chili that has quickly become a family favorite around here. It takes just a few minutes to throw together, and by dinnertime, it’s hearty, flavorful, and ready to serve — the kind of meal that makes everyone linger just a little longer after the first bite.
🍲 Ingredients
3–4 chicken breasts (mine are thinly sliced)
1 can whole kernel corn (not drained)
2 cans Rotel (this makes all the difference)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 cup rice (optional — adds heartiness)
2 packets Hidden Valley ranch seasoning (for the best flavor)
2 cups chicken or bone broth (I like bone broth for added protein)
2 cups water
1½ blocks cream cheese (we love Philadelphia brand)
🕯 Instructions
Add everything to your crockpot except the cream cheese.
Cook on low for 6 hours (or high for about 4).
Once done, shred the chicken and stir in the cream cheese.
Cover and let cook for an additional hour until the cream cheese is melted and everything is creamy and well incorporated.
Stir, serve, and enjoy a bowl of cozy comfort.
🪵 Kindred Tip
If you want to make it even heartier, stir in a cup of cooked rice before serving — it gives the chili a thicker, creamier texture and stretches it perfectly for leftovers. This one’s a family-pleaser, even for the pickiest eaters, and somehow tastes even better the next day.
Dinner doesn’t have to be rushed — and The Slow Supper is my little reminder of that (Check out last week’s here!). Whether you’re cooking for two or feeding a full table, this series is all about slowing down, savoring the process, and finding comfort in the everyday ritual of gathering together.
Save this one for a cold evening… or for the day you just need something warm to welcome everyone home.
