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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Poblanos

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A cozy and creamy slow cooker white chicken chili featuring smoky roasted poblanos, tender shredded chicken, and a silky blend of cream cheese and sour cream. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with a mild spicy kick.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium fresh poblanos, roasted, peeled, and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss poblanos with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins are blistered and blackened.
  2. Place roasted poblanos in a covered bowl or sealed plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes. Peel off charred skin and dice poblanos.
  3. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, roasted poblanos, drained beans, and diced green chilies on top.
  4. Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper over ingredients. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring everything is submerged.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  6. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated, thickening the chili.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili powder as desired. Add hot sauce for extra heat if preferred.
  9. Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges, and tortilla chips as desired.

Notes

Roasting poblanos is essential for smoky flavor. Add cream cheese and sour cream at the end to avoid curdling. If chili is too thick after adding dairy, stir in a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. Frozen chicken can be used but increase cooking time by about 1 hour on low. For dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew cream.

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