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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe with Pickled Jalapeño

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A comforting and creamy slow cooker white chicken chili with a subtle kick from pickled jalapeños, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced mild green chilies
  • 2–3 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add rinsed white beans, diced green chilies, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts or thighs on top of the bean mixture. Pour in chicken broth and gently stir to combine some beans and spices without mixing the chicken in.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Add softened cream cheese and sour cream to the chili. Stir until cream cheese is melted and chili is creamy. Optionally, blend about 1 cup of chili with an immersion blender and stir back in for extra smoothness.
  7. Stir in chopped pickled jalapeños. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more jalapeños as desired.
  8. Let chili sit on warm for 10-15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Notes

Sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker enhances flavor. Adjust pickled jalapeños to control spice level. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt. If chili is too thick, add broth or water; to thicken, cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes.

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Keywords: slow cooker, white chicken chili, creamy chili, pickled jalapeño, easy dinner, comfort food, slow cooker chili

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