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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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A creamy, protein-packed chili made with white beans, green chiles, and chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for richer flavor) Rotisserie chicken can be substituted.
  • 2 15 oz cans great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or one can white beans + one can pinto for texture)
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles (mild or hot, to taste)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • to taste None Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (or 1/2 cup sour cream for finishing)
  • 1 juice of lime
  • a handful None of chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Optional None shredded cheddar or pepper jack, avocado slices, tortilla chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sauté the onion and garlic briefly in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil until translucent and fragrant (optional but deepens flavor).
  2. Place the sautéed onion and garlic in the crockpot. Add the chicken breasts, drained beans, green chiles, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and chicken broth.
Cooking
  1. Cover, and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
Finishing
  1. Stir in softened cream cheese a few tablespoons at a time until fully incorporated and silky. Adjust salt and pepper.
  2. Finish with lime juice and cilantro. Serve hot with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a dairy-free version, omit the cream cheese and stir in 1/2 cup of full-fat coconut milk at the end and add an extra splash of lime. For a thicker chili, use one more can of beans or mash 1/2 the beans before adding. Best enjoyed with toppings like cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.
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