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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe with Roasted Hatch Chiles

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A comforting and creamy slow cooker white chicken chili featuring smoky roasted Hatch chiles, perfect for easy weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3–4 medium roasted Hatch chiles (fresh, frozen, or jarred)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place Hatch chiles on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until skins are blistered and blackened.
  2. Transfer roasted chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off skins, remove seeds, and chop roughly.
  3. Trim excess fat from chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Layer chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, roasted Hatch chiles, canned green chilies, drained white beans, ground cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper if using.
  5. Pour in chicken broth to mostly cover ingredients and gently stir to distribute spices.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, shred chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks and stir to combine.
  8. Use an immersion blender to puree about 1/3 to 1/2 of the chili to thicken the texture. Alternatively, blend a cup in a regular blender and stir back in.
  9. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce or extra cayenne.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, or tortilla chips.

Notes

Roast Hatch chiles yourself for best flavor. Add cream cheese near the end to avoid breaking down. Blend part of the chili to thicken naturally without flour. Check chicken doneness early to avoid drying out. Adjust heat with cayenne or jalapeños as desired. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.

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