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Easy Weeknight White Chicken Chili

Simple and creamy, slow cooker Easy Weeknight White Chicken Chili is a delicious and satisfying family dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 742
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 2-3 cloves
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced green chilies 7 oz can
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano leaves
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pkg cream cheese 8 oz, cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 cans white cannellini beans 15 oz, drained
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken or pulled pork
  • 1 small lime juiced, about 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus more for serving if desired
  • shredded cheese, avocado, crumbled tortilla chips, sliced jalapeno peppers if desired, for topping

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for about 4 minutes until onion becomes softened and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  3. Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Simmer for about 15 minutes to bring the flavors together.
  4. Set 1/4 cup of the broth aside and transfer the rest to the bowl of a slow cooker set to low.
  5. Drain the beans and transfer one cup into a food processor. Add the reserved 1/4 cup broth from soup and process in the food processor until the mixture is nearly smooth.
  6. Cut the cream cheese into pieces and add to the slow cooker along with corn, cannellini beans, and pureed beans. Stir to combine.
  7. Cover and cook for 6-7 hours on low (or 3-4 hours on high), stirring occasionally.
  8. About an hour before serving, stir in shredded chicken, lime juice and cilantro. Allow to heat through.
  9. Stir immediately before serving. Top with additional cilantro, shredded cheese or avocado if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 742kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 47gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1432mgPotassium: 1749mgFiber: 15gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1285IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 302mgIron: 10mg

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