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Creamy White Chicken Chili: Your Go-To Comfort Meal

A close-up of a bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with shredded chicken, white beans, and corn.
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This recipe translates professional kitchen efficiency into a simple, velvety white chicken chili perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. You get tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, and a rich, creamy broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  2. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the rinsed beans, green chiles, and frozen corn to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the cubed cream cheese. Stir occasionally until the cream cheese melts and the chili becomes velvety and creamy. This may take 15 to 20 minutes on the low setting.
  5. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a quicker stove-top method, simmer the chicken in broth until cooked, shred it, then proceed with adding the remaining ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a low simmer until the cream cheese melts.
  • If you want a thicker texture, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep. It freezes well for up to three months.

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