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chicken chili made with cream cheese

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Samantha Erb
This classic white chicken chili is made with tender chunks of chicken, creamy white beans, and a blend of flavorful spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, drained
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cans corn drained
  • 3 large cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes and softened
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Spray or brush olive oil in a crockpot and then place the raw chicken inside using tongs.
  • Add in the beans, corn, garlic, onions, diced jalapeno pepper, taco seasoning, fresh cilantro, ranch seasoning, and cream cheese.
  • Next, pour the lime juice and chicken broth all over the ingredients.
  • Combine and cook on the low heat setting for 6-8 hours. Alternatively, you can use the high heat setting for 3-4 hours.
  • Once your chili is cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using clean hands, two forks, or a hand mixer.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir all the white chili ingredients together with a metal or wooden spoon.
  • Using a ladle, scoop the creamy white chicken chili into bowls, topping each serving with extra chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Avoid lifting the lid unnecessarily during the cooking process.
  • Make sure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Feel free to add a cup of broth if your chili is too thick for your liking. 
  • Optional sides for your creamy broth include shredded cheese, sliced avocado, lime wedges, sour cream, tortilla strips, tortilla chips, or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 53gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 676mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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