Crockpot White Chicken Chili

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 20 oz. chicken broth (low sodium)
    • 2 15oz cans great Northern beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 4oz cans diced green chiles (mild)
    • 1 15oz can whole kernel corn drained
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 3/4 tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp cilantro 
    • 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese softened
    • 1/4 cup half and half

    TOPPINGS:

    • sliced jalapenos
    • sliced avocados
    • dollop of sour cream
    • minced fresh cilantro
    • tortilla strips
    • shredded Monterey jack or Mexican cheese

    Instructions

    • Add chicken breasts to bottom of crockpot, top with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
    • Top with diced onion, minced garlic, great Northern beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth and cilantro.  Stir.
    • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
    • Shred chicken, then add cream cheese and half and half, stir, then cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until chili is creamy and slightly thickened.
    • Stir well and serve with desired toppings.

    Original recipe available here.