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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe Easy Comfort Food with Cannellini Beans

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A comforting and creamy slow cooker white chicken chili made with tender chicken breasts, cannellini beans, and a blend of spices, perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced green chilies (mild or medium heat)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. If using jalapeño, remove seeds and finely chop it.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add diced onion, minced garlic, drained cannellini beans, and canned green chilies evenly over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the top. Pour chicken broth over everything, ensuring ingredients are just covered.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Shred the chicken breasts in the slow cooker using two forks and stir gently to combine.
  6. Add softened cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated. Fold in sour cream and add minced jalapeño if desired. Cook uncovered on low for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Just before serving, stir in fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and starchy flavor. Layer ingredients instead of mixing early for better texture. Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for best creaminess. Adjust spice level after adding dairy. Avoid lifting lid during cooking to maintain heat. For thicker chili, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water and cook 10 more minutes.

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Keywords: slow cooker, white chicken chili, creamy chili, cannellini beans, comfort food, easy dinner, crockpot chili

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