Description
This creamy and hearty Easy White Chicken Chili is perfect for a cozy meal, made effortlessly in the slow cooker. With tender chicken, white beans, and a touch of spice, it’s a comforting dish that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (like cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken and Veggies:
Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add chopped onion, garlic, and green chilies. -
Add the Broth and Beans:
Pour in the chicken broth and add the white beans. Season with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. -
Slow Cook the Chili:
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender. -
Shred the Chicken:
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. -
Add the Cream Cheese:
Add cubed cream cheese to the slow cooker. Let it melt into the chili over the last 30 minutes of cooking, stirring occasionally. -
Taste and Adjust:
Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more chili powder or cayenne for extra spice, if desired. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the chili hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, or avocado. Pair with tortilla chips or warm bread.
Notes
- Chicken Options: Use chicken thighs for more flavor and tenderness. Just remove the skin before cooking.
- Spice Adjustments: Use mild green chilies for a milder chili, or opt for hot chilies and add cayenne for more heat.
- Thickening Tip: Mash some of the beans for a thicker chili if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg