SLOW COOKER CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

This creamy white chicken chili is made super easy in your slow cooker! Creamy with plenty of spice, it’s the perfect companion on a chilly night!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz. chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 15oz cans great Northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 4oz cans diced green chiles (I do one hot, one mild)
  • 1 15oz can whole kernel corndrained
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • small handful fresh cilantrochopped
  • 4 oz reduced fat cream cheesesoftened
  • 1/4 cup half and half

TOPPINGS:

    • sliced jalapenos
    • sliced avocados
    • dollop of sour cream
    • minced fresh cilantro
    • tortilla strips
    • shredded Monterey jack or Mexican cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add chicken breasts to bottom of slow cooker, top with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.

  2. Top with diced onion, minced garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth and cilantro.  Stir.

  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.

  4. Remove chicken to large mixing bowl, shred, then return to slow cooker.

  5. Add cream cheese and half and half, stir, then cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until chili is creamy and slightly thickened.

  6. Stir well and serve with desired toppings.