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Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

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A light and creamy white chicken chili perfect for warm summer nights, made easy in a crockpot with simple ingredients and a velvety texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, mild or medium heat
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, blended until smooth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. Add the drained and rinsed white beans, diced green chilies, and low sodium chicken broth. Stir lightly to distribute ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle in cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Add minced jalapeño if using.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  6. While the chili cooks, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  7. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  8. Stir in the softened cream cheese and blended cottage cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  9. Turn the crockpot to high and cook uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the cream cheese to melt and the chili to thicken slightly.
  10. Just before serving, squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the chili and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

If chili is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to reach desired consistency. For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and cottage cheese with coconut cream or dairy-free alternatives. Use low sodium broth and beans to control saltiness. Blending the cottage cheese smooth is key for creamy texture. Fresh lime juice and cilantro brighten the dish and balance creaminess.

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