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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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A comforting and easy slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and a perfect blend of spices, finished with cream cheese for a silky texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (Cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth, low-sodium preferred
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (4 oz / 115 g) diced green chilies
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice from half a lime

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the jalapeño (if using). Rinse and drain the white beans. Set aside.
  2. Layer the crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped onion, garlic, jalapeño, and diced green chilies evenly over the top.
  3. Add beans and broth: Pour the rinsed white beans over the chicken and then add the chicken broth. Stir gently if desired.
  4. Season: Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  7. Add cream cheese and stir: Cube the softened cream cheese and stir it into the chili until melted and creamy.
  8. Final touches: Stir in freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze in lime juice. Adjust salt or spice level if desired.
  9. Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese if desired.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Rinse beans to reduce sodium and canned flavor. Cook on low for best flavor and tender chicken. Add corn kernels 30 minutes before end for texture contrast. Adjust thickness by adding broth or cooking uncovered.

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