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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Crockpot White Chicken Chili
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Discover the ultimate comfort with Crockpot White Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender chicken, white beans, cream cheese, and a warm blend of spices. Perfect for cozy nights, this hearty chili offers a luscious texture and balanced spice that is easy to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces or whole for shredding)
  • 3 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks

Optional Garnishes

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Dice the onion and garlic finely, drain and rinse the white beans, and chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or leave them whole for shredding later.
  2. Layer the Crockpot: Combine the chicken, white beans, green chilies, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder in the crockpot. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly, then cover the crockpot and set it for slow cooking.
  3. Slow Cook to Perfection: Cook the chili on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for about 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender and easy to shred if left whole.
  4. Add Creaminess and Season: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the cream cheese chunks until melted and fully incorporated, creating the signature creamy texture of the chili.
  5. Final Touches: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, shred the chicken if needed, and give the chili one last stir before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices such as freshly ground cumin and chili powder for brighter, more vibrant flavors.
  • Rinse canned white beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and remove canned liquid flavors that might weigh down the dish.
  • Add cream cheese gradually in small chunks to ensure smooth melting without clumping.
  • Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and cooking time.
  • For a bright, balanced finish, add a splash of lime juice or vinegar right before serving.

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Keywords: white chicken chili, crockpot chili, slow cooker recipe, creamy chili, comfort food, gluten free chili

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