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Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili for Game Day

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This creamy, slightly spicy white chicken chili is made in the slow cooker with simple pantry ingredients. It’s perfect for game day because you can set it and forget it, and it feeds a crowd without any fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 medium breasts)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese or pepper jack (for garnish)
  • Diced avocado (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips or Fritos (for serving)
  • Sour cream (for garnish)
  • Sliced jalapeños (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the cumin and oregano.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, drained cannellini beans, corn, and green chiles. Pour the chicken broth over everything. Sprinkle the remaining cumin, oregano, chili powder, and smoked paprika on top. Give it a gentle stir.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.
  4. After 4 hours on low, the chicken should be cooked through and easy to shred. Carefully remove the breasts to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  5. If you want a thicker chili, use a fork to mash about half a cup of the beans against the side of the slow cooker. Stir them back in.
  6. Cut the softened cream cheese into small cubes and add them to the slow cooker. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts completely and the broth turns creamy and pale (about 5 minutes).
  7. Squeeze the juice of one lime into the chili. Stir well. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or heat level.
  8. Ladle the chili into bowls and let everyone customize their toppings.

Notes

Don’t overcook the chicken; 4 hours on low is usually perfect. Room temperature cream cheese is key to avoid lumps. Season in layers for depth of flavor. Toast spices for extra flavor if you have time. Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup. The lime juice at the end is not optional—it brightens the dish. The chili will thicken as it sits; stir occasionally and add a splash of broth if needed.

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