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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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A comforting and creamy slow cooker white chicken chili that uses blended beans for a natural thickener, resulting in a rich, restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Place them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Place chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pour in chicken broth, drained beans, and green chiles with their juice. Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over everything.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours (or high for 3-4 hours) until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and shred or slice it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  5. Ladle out about 1.5 cups of beans and broth. Blend until smooth and creamy, then stir the puree back into the slow cooker to thicken.
  6. Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese and sour cream.
  7. Cover and let sit on the ‘warm’ setting for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Do not boil.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Notes

For best texture, use block cheese and shred it yourself to avoid anti-caking agents. Rinse beans thoroughly to remove starchy liquid. Add dairy at the very end to prevent curdling. If using frozen chicken, add 30-60 minutes to cooking time. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 4 days; freeze without dairy for up to 3 months.

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