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Creamy White Chicken Chili

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Make this easy, creamy white chicken chili on the stovetop for a quick weeknight dinner or in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Add chicken breasts, green chiles, rinsed beans, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Add the cream cheese cubes one at a time, stirring until each cube is fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy base.
  5. Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, place all ingredients except cream cheese, shredded cheese, and sour cream in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Shred chicken, then stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted before serving.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for an even faster preparation time.

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