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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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This Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a creamy, zesty, and hearty summer dinner that comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker. Packed with lean chicken, white beans, corn, and a touch of spice, it’s the perfect comfort food for busy families or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned and drained, or fresh)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (more to taste)
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
  • 4 oz block cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the beans. If using fresh corn, cut kernels from the cob. Cube the cream cheese and let it come to room temperature.
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Top with onions, garlic, beans, corn, diced green chiles, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine, ensuring the chicken is mostly submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender.
  5. For extra creaminess, scoop out 1 cup of beans and some broth, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese, stir, cover, and let melt for 10-15 minutes. Stir again until fully combined.
  7. Remove the chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Finish with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream cheese or blend extra beans for creaminess. To make it vegetarian, skip the chicken and use extra beans and vegetable broth. Adjust spice level by adding more chili powder or jalapeños. This chili freezes well and is even better the next day. Top with tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, or sour cream for serving.

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