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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili: Best 5-Ingredient Recipe

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A hearty, velvety white chicken chili made in a slow cooker with simple pantry staples. This recipe balances rich heavy cream with savory spices and tender shredded chicken for a comforting meal that comes together with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, undrained
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. If chicken breasts are large, cut them in half and place in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, diced green chiles (including juice), and rinsed cannellini beans. Gently mix to combine and ensure chicken is submerged.
  4. Sprinkle cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top. Stir gently to distribute spices.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  6. Remove chicken to a plate and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the pot. For thicker chili, use an immersion blender to blend about 1/3 of the mixture.
  8. Stir in heavy cream. This should be done at the end to prevent curdling.
  9. Let chili sit on ‘Warm’ for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
  10. Just before serving, stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

[‘Do not drain the green chiles; the juice adds crucial tang and moisture.’, ‘Cooking on LOW is recommended to keep chicken tender and prevent drying out.’, ‘Add cream at the very end to prevent splitting or curdling.’, ‘For a thicker consistency, blend a portion of the chili or use a cornstarch slurry.’, ‘Flavors deepen overnight, making this excellent for meal prep.’, ‘Add fresh cilantro and lime juice after reheating to maintain brightness.’]

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