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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A close-up of a steaming bowl of white chicken chili, topped with shredded chicken, white beans, cheese, and cilantro.
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A creamy and flavorful white chicken chili recipe made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This set-it-and-forget-it meal is perfect for a comforting and hearty dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Top with chopped onion, minced garlic, rinsed cannellini beans, and diced green chilies.
  3. Sprinkle with cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it is melted and the chili is creamy.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño.
  • You can substitute Great Northern beans or navy beans for cannellini beans.
  • This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

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