{"id":"0ef4a541-f305-4718-aa3b-080c2cad7fae","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0ef4a541-f305-4718-aa3b-080c2cad7fae","source_url":"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/creamy-white-chicken-chili/","title":"Creamy White Chicken Chili","description":"Spicy, creamy, and so delicious. Add a side of beer bread for the perfect bowl to warm up to on a cold fall/winter day!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Creamy-White-Chicken-Chili-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced or grated","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced or grated"},{"text":"2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped","item":"poblano peppers","quantity":2,"preparation":"seeded and chopped"},{"text":"1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired and chopped","item":"jalapeño, seeded, if desired and chopped","quantity":1},{"text":"2 teaspoons ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon smoked paprika","item":"smoked paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"kosher salt and black pepper","item":"kosher salt and black pepper"},{"text":"1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs","item":"boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"4-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":4,"quantity_max":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature","item":"cream cheese","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"at room temperature"},{"text":"1 can white beans, drained","item":"white beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"drained"},{"text":"1/2 cup salsa verde","item":"salsa verde","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup shredded cheddar cheese","item":"shredded cheddar cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped","item":"fresh cilantro","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"avocado, cheddar cheese, and yogurt, for serving","item":"avocado, cheddar cheese, and yogurt, for serving"},{"text":"lime zest and juice, for serving","item":"lime zest and juice, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes, until very fragrant. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth. Season with more salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through","section":"Stove"},{"number":2,"text":"Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds","section":"Stove"},{"number":3,"text":"Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. Stir in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, salsa verde, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. If needed, thin with additional broth","section":"Stove"},{"number":4,"text":"Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy","section":"Stove"},{"number":5,"text":"In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the onion, garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper","section":"Slow Cooker"},{"number":6,"text":"Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours","section":"Slow Cooker"},{"number":7,"text":"Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the white beans, salsa verde, cheddar, and cilantro","section":"Slow Cooker"},{"number":8,"text":"Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy","section":"Slow Cooker"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:00:11.58559+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:00:11.58559+00:00"}