White Chicken Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, with any extra fat removed.
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1 diced yellow onion.
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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24 ounces of low-sodium chicken stock.
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2 cans (15 ounces each) of great Northern beans, rinsed and drained.
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2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chiles, one mild and one spicy.
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1 can (15 ounces) of corn kernels, strained.
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1 teaspoon of salt.
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Half a teaspoon of black pepper.
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1 teaspoon ground cumin.
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Three-fourths of a teaspoon dried oregano.
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Half a teaspoon chili powder.
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A quarter teaspoon cayenne.
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A small bunch of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped.
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4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened.
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1/4 cup of half-and-half.
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Optional toppings: Fresh jalapeno slices, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, tortilla strips, dollop of sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese.
# Instructions:
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Put the chicken breasts into the base of your slow cooker. Sprinkle them with the cayenne, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Toss in the onion, garlic, beans, corn, green chiles, chicken stock, and cilantro. Give everything a quick stir.
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Pop the lid on and cook on HIGH for about 3 to 4 hours, or let it simmer on LOW for 8 hours.
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Transfer the chicken to a large bowl, shred it with two forks, and then put it back into the cooker.
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Add your cream cheese and half-and-half to the pot. Stir well, cover it, and cook on HIGH for another 15 minutes until it thickens and turns creamy.
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For a silkier texture, blend the cream cheese with a few scoops of chili in a smaller bowl. Mix until it's smooth, then pour it all back into the pot. Cover and cook another 15 minutes on HIGH with the half-and-half added.
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Stir one last time and dish it out. Pile on whatever toppings sound good to you!
# Notes:
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This rich and hearty Crockpot chicken dish is spiced just right, paired with a creamy, satisfying texture that warms you up.
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For bonus flavor and crunch, try adding avocado, jalapeno slices, tortilla strips, sour cream, cilantro, or shredded cheese to your bowl.
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It's an easy slow cooker meal that's perfect for chilly weather or when you need to make dishes ahead of time.