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Killer White Chili Recipe

Killer White Chili Recipe
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5.1 from 7 reviews

Killer White Chili is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken, creamy navy beans, and a blend of aromatic spices. This comforting chili is perfectly balanced with a slight kick from green chilies and red pepper flakes, complemented by the richness of cream cheese, making it a perfect warming meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Beans and Broth

  • 1 pound dry navy beans
  • 5 cups chicken broth

Main Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 pounds chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 can corn (15.25 oz)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beans: Wash the dry navy beans thoroughly and cover them with water. Soak overnight to soften the beans, then drain before cooking.
  2. Cook Beans in Slow Cooker: Add the drained beans to a 5-quart slow cooker along with 5 cups of chicken broth to start the base of the chili.
  3. Sauté Chicken and Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken, minced garlic, onions, celery, diced green chilies, corn, and all the spices except the cream cheese. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sautéed chicken and vegetables mixture into the slow cooker with beans and broth. Use a bit of chicken stock to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any flavorful bits, and add this liquid to the slow cooker as well to enhance flavor.
  5. Slow Cook the Chili: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours to allow flavors to meld and beans to become tender.
  6. Add Cream Cheese: About 15 minutes before serving, add the cream cheese to the chili and stir until melted and fully incorporated for a creamy texture.
  7. Final Stir and Serve: Stir the chili well to distribute the cream cheese evenly and serve hot for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content if desired.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to increase or decrease spiciness based on preference.
  • For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding the cream cheese.
  • This chili pairs well with cornbread or a fresh green salad.

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Keywords: white chili, slow cooker chili, chicken chili, navy beans, creamy chili, spicy chili, comfort food

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