Prize winning creamy white chicken chili filled with beans, vegetables, and cream cheese has just 5 minutes prep time. This is the ultimate comfort food! A family favorite that's budget pleasing, too. Make it in the slow cooker or on top of the stove.
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, chicken broth, green chiles, onions, corn and beans.
Cook on low for 7 hours.
Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks.
An hour before serving heat the butter,half and half, cream cheese, and sour cream in a saucepan, whisking until smooth.
Add to chicken mixture in the slow cooker and cook on low for about 1 more hour.
Sprinkle with cilantro and Pepper Jack to serve.
Stovetop Instructions
Add the chicken breast to a heavy, 4-quart stockpot.
Turn the heat to medium.
Add chicken stock and cook the chicken until tender - it takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Shred chicken with two forks and then it add back to the stock.
Add the remaining vegetables and seasonings and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking mix the cream sauce ingredients according to the recipe.
Add it to the chicken mixture.
Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve with toppings of choice.
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Notes
If you are REALLY pushed for time use the stovetop method and use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the deli. It will take about 15 minutes.
Use leftover turkey instead of chicken. I love making this chili right after Thanksgiving! I get so tired of turkey leftovers but this easy recipe hides the fact that there are leftovers in it!
Add a couple of guijillo chiles for added deliciousness. Be sure to fish them out before serving.
Use Cheddar cheese in place of the Pepper Jack. This gives the chili a little more color but some people prefer the sharper flavor.
Substitute white hominy kernels for the corn. I love hominy so sometimes I add it instead of the corn.
Add diced green and red Bell peppers. This adds flavor without adding too much heat if your family doesn't care for spicy foods.
Add diced jalapeno. If your family is like mine and likes MORE spice then add jalapeno to taste.
Crumble tortilla chips on top. I like the crunchy texture and salty flavor that tortilla chips bring to this, as well as other casserole recipes. Just crumble a handful on top before serving.
Serve over fritos. This is one of my favorite twists on Frito pie!