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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A close-up of a bowl filled with hearty slow cooker white chicken chili, topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
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A creamy and comforting white chicken chili made in your slow cooker. This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight family dinner and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add cannellini beans, great northern beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, and diced green chilies.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it is melted and the chili is creamy.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a milder chili, omit the cayenne pepper.
  • You can substitute other white beans like navy beans or butter beans.
  • This chili freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
  • Consider this a great option for meal planning, as leftovers reheat well.

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