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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A creamy, comforting white chicken chili made in the slow cooker with a velvety cream cheese swirl, perfect for cozy meals and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can diced green chilies (mild or medium heat)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Place raw chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the sautéed onion and garlic on top.
  3. Add drained and rinsed Great Northern beans and diced green chilies to the slow cooker.
  4. Sprinkle cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper over the ingredients. Pour in chicken broth, covering everything evenly but leaving some space at the top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
  7. Soften cream cheese in the microwave for 20 seconds. Dollop over the chili and gently fold in to create a creamy swirl without overmixing.
  8. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes on low to let cream cheese melt and flavors meld.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional chilies if desired.

Notes

Sautéing onion and garlic before slow cooking enhances flavor. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth swirl. Adjust seasoning at the end as slow cooking mellows spices. If chili is too thick, add extra broth or water. For spicier chili, add jalapeños or chipotle powder. Can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time.

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