Description
A hearty and flavorful white chicken chili made in a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Step: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Step: Top with the chopped onion, minced garlic, beans, corn, and green chiles.
- Step: Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Step: Sprinkle with cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Step: Stir gently to combine.
- Step: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step: Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board.
- Step: Shred the chicken using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Step: Cut the softened cream cheese into cubes and add it to the slow cooker.
- Step: Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the chili, making it creamy.
- Step: Stir in the fresh cilantro and the juice of one lime.
- Step: Let it heat through for another 10 minutes.
- Step: Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toppings can include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or tortilla chips. The recipe can be adapted for dietary needs by omitting the cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg