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Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe Easy and Perfect for Hatch Green Chile Fans

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A creamy and flavorful slow cooker white chicken chili featuring Hatch green chile, tender chicken, and white beans. Perfect for cozy evenings and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup roasted and diced Hatch green chile (fresh or jarred)
  • 3 cups (720 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (225 g) small-curd full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced thin for garnish
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized chunks and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken chunks, drained white beans, diced Hatch green chile, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and flavors melded. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  5. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the cottage cheese. Optionally, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the chili for extra creaminess. Add broth or water if chili is too thick.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Optionally add a squeeze of fresh lime juice or shredded cheese.

Notes

Sauté onions and garlic first to unlock flavor. Avoid opening slow cooker lid during cooking to retain heat. Use full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess or substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free. Hatch green chile varies in heat; adjust seasoning accordingly. Brown chicken first for deeper flavor if desired.

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