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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

This Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili is the easiest, coziest, and most flavorful chili you'll ever make. Tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, corn, and zesty green chiles slow cook in a luscious cream cheese broth for the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Southwest
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chiles mild or hot
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn drained
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) softened
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Slow cooker/crockpot
  • cutting board
  • Mixing spoon
  • Two forks for shredding
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, drained beans, green chiles, and corn over the seasoned chicken. Pour chicken broth over everything.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot. Stir in softened cream cheese and half-and-half.
  5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, stirring until smooth and creamy. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Notes

The chili thickens as it cools. When reheating, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen it back to a creamy consistency. Use reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) for best results. Soften cream cheese before adding for easier mixing. Adjust spice level with mild or hot green chiles. Serving suggestions: sliced jalapenos, avocado, sour cream, crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges.
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