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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Hatch Chiles

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A comforting and flavorful slow cooker white chicken chili featuring smoky Hatch chiles, creamy beans, and tender chicken, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.5 lbs / 450 to 680 g)
  • 2 to 3 roasted, peeled, and chopped Hatch chiles (or canned green chiles as a substitute)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced thin (for garnish)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing onion and garlic)

Instructions

  1. Roast the Hatch chiles under a broiler or on a grill until the skin blisters and chars (about 5-7 minutes per side). Place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam, then peel off the skins, remove seeds, and chop. If using canned, just chop and drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes). This step is optional but adds richer flavor.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the roasted Hatch chiles, sautéed onion and garlic, drained beans, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is very tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Just before serving, stir in fresh lime juice and sliced green onions. Add finely chopped jalapeño if more heat is desired.

Notes

Roasting Hatch chiles enhances smoky flavor and softens the skin. Sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker adds sweetness and complexity. Add cream cheese and sour cream at the end to prevent curdling. Adjust jalapeño amount to control heat. If chili is too thick, add a splash of broth or water. Slow cooker temperatures vary; if chili isn’t bubbling gently near the end, increase heat slightly.

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