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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

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A cozy, creamy slow cooker white chicken chili with green chiles that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights. This recipe combines tender chicken, white beans, and a silky smooth texture from cream cheese and sour cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles (mild or hot)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: lime wedges for serving
  • Optional: shredded cheese or sliced jalapeños for topping

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks. Drain and rinse the white beans and green chiles.
  2. Optional: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil until softened and fragrant.
  3. Place the chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic (or raw if skipping sauté), drained beans, diced green chiles, and spices (cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper).
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring ingredients are mostly submerged but not swimming.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the softened cream cheese and sour cream until melted and incorporated. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree part of the chili.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed. If chili is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with cold water and stir in; cook an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, a squeeze of lime, shredded cheese, or sliced jalapeños.

Notes

For dairy-free adaptations, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut cream or vegan cream cheese. To thicken chili, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water near the end of cooking. Sautéing onions and garlic before slow cooking adds depth of flavor but can be skipped for convenience. If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time by at least 1 hour on low. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, white chicken chili, creamy chili, easy dinner, green chiles, comfort food, slow cooker chili

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