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killer white chili Recipe

killer white chili Recipe
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This Killer White Chili is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked dish that combines tender chicken breast, creamy navy beans, and a blend of aromatic spices for a comforting meal. Enhanced with green chilies, corn, and cream cheese, it offers a rich and mildly spicy flavor perfect for chilly days or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Beans and Broth

  • 1 pound dry navy beans
  • 5 cups chicken broth

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 pounds chicken breast, diced
  • 1–1/2 cups diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

Spices and Seasonings

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

Other Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Beans: Wash the navy beans thoroughly. Cover them with water and soak overnight to soften.
  2. Start Cooking Beans: Drain the soaked beans and add them to a 5-quart slow cooker along with 5 cups of chicken broth.
  3. Sauté Chicken and Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add diced chicken breast, minced garlic, diced onion, celery, green chilies, corn, and spices (cumin, oregano, white pepper, black pepper, red pepper flakes). Sauté until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the sautéed chicken mixture to the slow cooker with beans. Use a bit of chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits, and add this flavorful liquid to the slow cooker.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook everything on low heat for 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and beans to become tender.
  6. Add Cream Cheese: Just before serving, stir in the cream cheese. Let it melt into the chili for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to incorporate smoothly.
  7. Final Stir and Serve: Stir the chili to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or side dishes.

Notes

  • Soaking beans overnight helps reduce cooking time and improves digestibility.
  • Use low sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the chili’s spiciness according to taste.
  • For a thicker chili, mash some beans before adding cream cheese.
  • This recipe works well in a traditional pot if a slow cooker is unavailable—just simmer for 2-3 hours until beans are tender.

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

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