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Easy Creamy White Chicken Chili

A close-up of creamy chicken chili, featuring shredded chicken and topped generously with fresh green parsley.
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Make this simple, creamy white chicken chili on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. It is a quick and comforting meal perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for thinning)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts, onion, garlic, cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into a large pot or Dutch oven.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese to the pot, stirring constantly until it melts completely and the chili becomes creamy.
  5. If the chili is too thick, stir in heavy cream or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Heat through for 5 more minutes without boiling.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For slow cooker preparation, combine all ingredients except cream cheese and cream in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred chicken, stir in cream cheese and cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • If you prefer a spicier chili, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce with the spices.
  • This chili freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to airtight containers for freezing up to three months.

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