Slow-cooked Chicken Chili (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb chicken breasts without bones or skin, fat bits removed
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1 yellow onion, chopped into small squares
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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24 oz low-salt chicken stock
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2 cans (15 oz each) great Northern beans, washed and drained
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2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chilies (one spicy, one mild)
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1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained well
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tsp cumin powder
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3/4 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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Fresh cilantro, just a few sprigs chopped up
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4 oz light cream cheese, brought to room temp
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1/4 cup half and half
→ Optional Toppings
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Avocado slices
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Jalapeño rings
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Spoonful of sour cream
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Chopped fresh cilantro
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Crunchy tortilla strips
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Grated Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
# How to Make It:
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Place chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne. Throw in chopped onion, garlic, beans, chilies, corn, broth, and cilantro. Give it a good mix.
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Put the lid on and cook for 8 hours on LOW setting or 3-4 hours if using HIGH.
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Take out chicken pieces and put them in a bowl. Pull apart with two forks until shredded. Put the meat back into the slow cooker.
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Drop in cream cheese and pour half and half into the mix. Stir everything together, cover again, and cook on HIGH for 15 more minutes until it's creamy and a bit thicker.
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For a smoother result, mix soft cream cheese in a small bowl with some hot liquid from the pot. Whisk until it's totally smooth, then pour back into the cooker before adding the half and half.
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Mix well and dish up hot with any toppings you like - maybe some jalapeños, avocado chunks, a dollop of sour cream, crunchy tortilla bits, or some cheese on top.
# Additional Tips:
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Need a thicker chili? Just mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2-3 tbsp liquid (milk, half and half, broth, or even water). Stir it in and cook until it's as thick as you want.