Flavor packed slow cooker creamy white chicken chili with cheddar cheese. A hearty meal, perfect for cooler months!

Okay Gilmore Girls fans…We’re officially less than two months away from the premiere! As if you needed me to tell you, but I’m just that excited. And now lots of cute clips of the cast keep popping up, which is only adding to my excitement. I love the behind the scenes shots and interviews. Such a fun tease leading up to the show! I re-watched the entire series earlier this year but since Netflix removed Psych, which we’d been watching from the beginning, I’m seriously tempted to watch some of Gilmore Girls again. It’s one of those shows that I can watch over and over again and never get sick of it. Everyone has a few of those. Another of mine… Friends. I can catch an episode on a whim and still enjoy every second of it.

It’s funny how Fall hits and suddenly comfort food is all you think about… along with apple and pumpkin everything! Or at least that’s how it’s been for me! I’m so ready for all things comfort food. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll definitely miss warmer lazy summer days, grilling and all of the fresh summer produce. But… hearty warm food wins out. I can’t change the weather, so I’ll happily embrace the food to go along with the season.

I have always loved white chicken chili and creamy soups. So… I combined two of my favorite comforting dishes into one amazing meal!

The result..

A thick and creamy white chicken chili! This hearty and flavorful meal is packed full of chicken, veggies, beans… and cheese! I’m positive this will be made many times in the coming months.

A perfect meal to warm up with during the cooler months! And, it’s so easy to whip up in the slow cooker, you can’t pass this one up!

Add this creamy slow cooker white chicken chili to your dinner plans! The entire family is going to love it!



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Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 8 plus
Flavor packed slow cooker creamy white chicken chili with cheddar cheese. A hearty meal, perfect for cooler months!

Ingredients
 

Chili:

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, uncooked and fully thawed
  • 1 C yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 C green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 : 8.75oz can corn, drained (roughly 1C)
  • 3 : 15oz cans norhern white beans, drained and rinsed well
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp gound white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 C chicken broth
  • 6 oz white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 3 Tb all purpose flour

Toppings:

  • Seasoned tortilla strips
  • Green onions, chopped
  • ground black pepper
  • Baguette slices, to serve with

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add chicken, vegetables, beans, seasonings, bay leaves and broth. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
  • When the initial cook time is up, remove and discard bay leaves. Remove chicken breasts and shred with forks, set aside. Add cheese to slow cooker, stirring until melted. Combine heavy cream and flour, whisking until smooth. Add heavy cream mixture to slow cooker, stirring gently until combined. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 30-45 minutes or until desired thickness is reached. 
  • Serve warm with seasoned tortilla strips, chopped green onions and a dusting of ground black pepper. Serve with baguette slices on the side. 

Notes

Homemade or store bought seasoned tortilla strips may be used.
Recipe serves roughly 8-12.
Gluten free option: substitute 1 1/2Tb cornstarch for the flour.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 1156mg, Potassium: 448mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 776IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 188mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Slow cooker, Soup

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Slow cooker creamy white chicken chili with cheddar cheese recipe from @bakedbyrachel