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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Hatch Green Chile

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A creamy, flavorful white chicken chili made easy in the slow cooker with Hatch green chile, perfect for busy weeknights and comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups roasted, peeled, and chopped Hatch green chile (fresh or canned)
  • 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and jalapeño (if using), cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Leave pieces whole for slow cooking.
  3. Transfer sautéed onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the slow cooker. Add chicken, drained beans, roasted Hatch green chile, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth.
  4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken pieces and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine.
  6. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated. Add a splash of broth or water if chili is too thick.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Roast fresh Hatch green chiles for best smoky flavor. Sauté onions and garlic before slow cooking to unlock flavor. Use low heat for tender chicken. Add cream cheese and sour cream at the end to prevent curdling. Optionally puree a portion of chili for extra smooth texture. Adjust spice level by adding or omitting jalapeño.

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Keywords: slow cooker, white chicken chili, Hatch green chile, easy dinner, creamy chili, weeknight meal, comfort food

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