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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

A comforting and flavorful white chicken chili that simmers in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced adds sweetness and texture
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced boosts flavor
  • 24 oz low sodium chicken broth provides moisture
  • 2 15oz cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed offers creaminess
  • 2 4oz cans diced green chiles (1 hot, 1 mild) adds heat
  • 1 15oz can whole kernel corn, drained adds sweetness

Spices

  • 1 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper adds warmth
  • 1 tsp cumin provides earthiness
  • 3/4 tsp oregano adds herbal notes
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder for a mild kick
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional heat

Creaminess

  • 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened adds creaminess
  • 1/4 cup half and half for richness

Toppings

  • to taste sliced jalapenos for topping, optional
  • to taste sliced avocados for topping, optional
  • to taste dollop of sour cream for topping, optional
  • to taste minced fresh cilantro for topping, optional
  • to taste tortilla strips for topping, optional
  • to taste shredded Monterey jack or Mexican cheese for topping, optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper evenly over the chicken.
  • Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic on top of the seasoned chicken.
  • Layer in the drained and rinsed great Northern beans, diced green chiles, and whole kernel corn.
  • Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the entire mixture.
  • Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro.

Cooking

  • Stir gently to combine without disturbing the chicken too much.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Once cooked, take the chicken out and shred it in a mixing bowl.
  • Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker, then add softened cream cheese and half and half.
  • Stir well to combine and melt the cream cheese into the chili.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Alternatively, whisk cream cheese with some chili in a separate bowl to smooth it out before blending back in.
  • Stir the chili well before serving.

Notes

Allow the chili to sit after cooking to deepen flavors. Adjust spice levels with different green chiles. Always rinse beans to improve flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g
Keyword comfort food, Crockpot White Chicken Chili, Easy Dinner Recipe, Slow Cooker Chili, White Chicken Chili
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