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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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A comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker white chicken chili that requires minimal active effort. This recipe features tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles in a creamy, flavorful broth, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or Cannellini beans, rinsed
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar mild or medium green chili salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the white onion and mince the garlic. Place them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Place the chicken on top of the aromatics. Sprinkle with cumin, oregano, and the bay leaf.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, rinsed white beans, diced green chiles, and green chili salsa. Ensure ingredients are mostly submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken from the pot and shred using two forks or a hand mixer. Discard the bay leaf.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Mash about one cup of beans against the side of the pot to thicken the chili.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Stir in lime juice and half of the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with desired toppings.

Notes

For a thicker consistency, mash some beans or use a cornstarch slurry. Add dairy only at the end to prevent curdling. This recipe is naturally gluten-free; check labels on salsa and broth. Can be made dairy-free using coconut cream. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months (freeze without cream).

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