Creamy Chicken & White Bean Stew

Servings: 5–6 | Calories: ~480 per serving | Estimated Cost: ~$9–$11 total

This easy crockpot creamy chicken and white bean stew is made with simple, whole ingredients and zero seed oils. It’s a hearty, protein-packed comfort meal that’s rich, filling, and perfect for cold nights or easy leftovers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-pot crockpot comfort meal
• No seed oils, whole ingredients
• High protein and filling
• Creamy without heavy cream
• Great for meal prep

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cans white beans, drained
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp onion powder

Instructions

• Add chicken, broth, cream cheese, garlic, carrots, onion, salt, pepper, thyme, and onion powder to the crockpot.
• Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
• Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
• Stir in the white beans.
• Cook an additional 15 minutes on LOW until warmed through.
• Stir well and serve hot.

Clean Ingredient Notes

• Use beans with only beans, water, and salt.
• Full-fat cream cheese provides best texture.
• Homemade or clean-store-bought broth preferred.

Substitutions & Variations

• Swap carrots for celery or parsnips.
• Add spinach during the last 5 minutes.
• Use chicken thighs for richer flavor.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerate 3–4 days in an airtight container.
• Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.
• Freezes well up to 2 months.