Creamy Delightful Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
This creamy white chicken chili is a delightful slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken, beans, and spices for a comforting meal. Perfect for chilly days and easy to prepare in a crockpot.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz sweet corn kernels, drained
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- to taste fresh cilantro chopped
- as needed lime wedges
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the diced onion, minced garlic, white beans, corn, and green chilies over the chicken.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the layers.
- Pour in the chicken broth to fully submerge the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until combined.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to meld flavors.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges for added zest.