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Classic White Chicken Chili Recipe

This cozy White Chicken Chili recipe is the perfect soul warming dinner that is easy to make and makes the best leftovers on a cold day. When you want a delicious alternative to beef chili, this white chicken chili is your creamy go-to!
White chicken chili recipe
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 8 hours
Total 8 hours 15 minutes
Calories 425
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 15oz cans great Northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 4oz cans hot diced green chilies
  • 1 15oz can corn
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 24oz chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
White Chicken Chili Toppings
  • jalapeños
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • tortilla strips
  • Mexican blend shredded cheese

Equipment

Method

  1. To the bottom of a crockpot, add the chicken breasts and top with the seasonings. Top the chicken breast and seasonings with the onion, garlic, beans, chili, corn, chicken broth, and cilantro. Stir so that the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours).
  2. Once the chicken is fully cooked through, remove and shred, then place back in the slow cooker. Add the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Serve hot with preferred toppings

Nutrition

Calories425kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein40gFat25gSaturated Fat13gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat7gTrans Fat1gCholesterol181mgSodium1477mgPotassium816mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A1279IUVitamin C9mgCalcium94mgIron2mg

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