It's time to level up your traditional chili recipe game because this creamy and flavorful White Chicken Chili recipe is all you can ask for! It's hearty, comfy, rich with flavors, loaded with shredded chicken, white beans and has the perfect amount of heat.
14 oz.can white cannellini beansdrained and washed
Salt to taste
1cupfrozen corn
4oz.cream cheesefull fat, cubed
2cupsshredded rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken
⅓cupheavy cream
¼cupfresh cilantrochopped
Sour creamto serve (optional)
Crushed tortilla chipsto serve (optional)
Avocadoto serve (optional)
Instructions
Heat a Dutch oven on a medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until they turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the paprika, ground cumin, chili seasoning, oregano, black pepper and salt. Mix well, then add the chicken broth and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the canned green chili, cannellini beans, frozen corn and cream cheese. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add the shredded chicken, close the pot and allow the chili to simmer for 7-8 minutes more.
Finally stir the heavy cream and chopped cilantro. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes and turn off the heat.
Transfer the chili to a serving bowl and top with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips and diced or sliced avocado. If you like, you can also top with some shredded Mexican cheese.
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Notes
Add 2 chicken breasts first to bottom of slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, cumin powder, oregano, and chili seasoning.
Add in the diced onion, garlic, white beans, green chilies, frozen corn, and chicken broth. Stir everything together.
Cover and cook for 8 hours on low heat or on high heat for about 3-4 hours.
Remove chicken and add into bowl, shred and the return them back into the slow cooker.
Add cream cheese in cubed form, heavy cream, chopped cilantro and stir. Cover and cook on high heat for 15 minutes, or until the chili sauce has thickened up and the cheese has completely melted.
Remove from the Crockpot and serve into a bowl. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.