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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

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This creamy crockpot white chicken chili is a happy accident turned into a most-requested recipe. It’s incredibly easy, made with simple pantry ingredients, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 oz each / 425g each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen corn
  • 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (4 oz each / 113g each) diced green chiles
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the aromatics: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, drained beans, frozen corn, and diced green chiles (with juices).
  3. Add the seasonings: Sprinkle ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper over the top.
  4. Pour in the broth: Pour the chicken broth over everything and gently stir to combine.
  5. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Shred the chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and set aside.
  7. Create the creamy base: Scoop out 1 cup of beans and liquid from the slow cooker. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Return the blended mixture to the slow cooker and stir.
  8. Add the cream cheese: Add the softened, cubed cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir until completely melted and incorporated.
  9. Return the chicken: Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  10. Serve and garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro, avocado, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

Don’t skip the bean-blending step for a creamy texture. Use full-fat cream cheese for best results. Adjust heat by adding a diced jalapeño or chipotle powder. Shred chicken while hot. Toast spices for deeper flavor. Add cream cheese at the end to avoid clumping.

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