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Easy Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili

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Make this hearty, creamy white chicken chili in your slow cooker for a simple, comforting weeknight dinner. This recipe uses tender shredded chicken and white beans for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • Toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, green chilies, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, cumin, and garlic powder over the chicken.
  3. Stir the ingredients gently to combine.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese to the chili. Stir until the cream cheese has melted and the chili is creamy.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half, if using, for a richer texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Let the chili cook for another 10 minutes on LOW to heat through.
  9. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, cook the chicken in boiling water or simmer on the stovetop until done, then shred and add back to the sauce ingredients.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, mash about one cup of the white beans against the side of the slow cooker before adding the cream cheese.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, making it a good choice for many diets.

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