Description
White chicken chili from Mexico delights home cooks with its hearty blend of tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty spices. Comforting flavors combine effortlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts as the foundational layer in the slow cooker, ensuring they create an even base.
- Layer onions, garlic, Northern and cannellini beans, corn, and green chiles atop the chicken for maximum flavor distribution.
- Cascade chicken broth over the ingredients, allowing liquid to permeate throughout the mixture.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, black pepper, oregano, and optional cayenne to infuse robust seasoning.
- Secure the lid and slow cook at low temperature (195°F) for 6-8 hours or high temperature (210°F) for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches tender consistency.
- Utilize two forks to meticulously shred chicken directly within the slow cooker, creating uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Integrate softened cream cheese and sour cream, stirring continuously until mixture transforms into a creamy, homogeneous texture.
- Finish with a vibrant splash of lime juice, gently incorporating to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Enhance the chili’s creaminess by using room temperature cream cheese, which blends more smoothly into the dish.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper or adding diced jalapeños for extra kick.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat dairy with Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese without compromising flavor.
- Simplify meal prep by using pre-cooked shredded chicken, reducing total cooking time to 1-2 hours on low setting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 795 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg