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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

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A warm, creamy, and mildly spicy white chicken chili made in a slow cooker, perfect for cozy winter nights. This recipe is simple, comforting, and uses pantry staples for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced mild green chiles
  • 3 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and if using, finely chop the jalapeño. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks (about 1-inch pieces). Drain and rinse the white beans and green chiles.
  2. Add chicken chunks, chopped onion, garlic, white beans, green chiles, and jalapeño (if using) into the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth (3 cups). Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, add the softened cream cheese. Stir well until it melts completely into the chili, creating a creamy texture.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the chili and taste. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Optional toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, or sour cream can be added.

Notes

If chili is too thick after cooking, stir in extra chicken broth or water to reach desired consistency. Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter option or dairy-free cream cheese/coconut milk for dairy-free version. Cooking on low heat keeps chicken juicy and beans tender. Fresh garlic preferred but garlic powder can be substituted. Add cream cheese near the end to avoid curdling.

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