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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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A comforting and easy-to-make slow cooker white chicken chili with cream cheese that delivers a creamy, velvety texture and balanced flavors. Perfect for busy days and cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz / 115 g) diced green chilies, mild or medium heat
  • 3 cups (720 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, drained white beans, diced green chilies, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir lightly to combine.
  2. Place chicken breasts on top of the bean mixture. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring chicken is mostly submerged.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks or shredder claws.
  5. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot. Cut softened cream cheese into small cubes and stir into the chili until melted and creamy.
  6. Mix in lime juice and chopped jalapeño if using. Cook on low with lid off for another 15-20 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Adjust seasoning gradually to prevent over-salting. For thicker chili, cook with lid off in last 15-20 minutes; for thinner, add broth or water. Can substitute cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with adjusted cooking time.

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