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Cozy Crockpot White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

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This creamy, tangy white chicken chili is made effortlessly in the crockpot with tender chicken, white beans, and a secret ingredient—cream cheese—for a velvety, soul-soothing comfort food that’s perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425g each) white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (4 oz / 113g each) diced green chiles
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Prep the aromatics: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Layer the crockpot: Place chicken breasts in the bottom. Sprinkle diced onion and minced garlic over the top.
  3. Add beans and chiles: Drain and rinse white beans, then add to pot. Add diced green chiles on top.
  4. Season: Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper over everything.
  5. Pour in broth: Pour chicken broth over the top, mostly covering the chicken.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  7. Shred chicken: After cooking, shred chicken directly in the pot using two forks.
  8. Add cream cheese: Cut softened cream cheese into cubes, stir into hot chili until fully melted and incorporated (about 2-3 minutes).
  9. Finish with lime: Squeeze lime juice into pot and stir.
  10. Taste and adjust: Adjust salt, pepper, or heat as desired. Garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeño if using.

Notes

Don’t rush the cream cheese—let it soften first to avoid clumps. Season in layers for best flavor. Low and slow cooking yields the most tender chicken. If chili is too thin, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Don’t skip the lime juice—it brightens the dish. For a spicier version, add diced jalapeño or chipotle powder. This chili freezes well for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: white chicken chili, crockpot chili, cream cheese chili, slow cooker chili, easy chili recipe, comfort food, chicken chili

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