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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili: 15-Min Easy

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A rich, velvety slow cooker white chicken chili made with shredded chicken, white beans, cream cheese, and mild spices. This easy weeknight dinner is ready in about 6-7 hours of cooking with only 15 minutes of prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  • 32 oz (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Place the chicken at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and diced green chiles over the chicken.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the drained white beans and corn.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  8. Add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese, stirring gently until the cream cheese melts into the broth.
  9. Stir in the fresh lime juice and half of the chopped cilantro.
  10. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Serve warm, topped with remaining cilantro and optional toppings like cheese or avocado.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to prevent clumping. If you prefer a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream. This recipe is naturally gluten-free; ensure your broth is certified gluten-free if necessary. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit the cream cheese.

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