Description
Hearty and comforting slow cooker white chicken chili brings Mexican-inspired warmth to dinner tables across America. Creamy beans, tender shredded chicken, and zesty green chiles create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) can diced green chiles
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
Spices and Liquids:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, onion, garlic, white beans, green chiles, and chicken broth in the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for the chili.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper throughout the mixture, ensuring even seasoning.
- Secure the lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours (or 3-4 hours on high setting) until chicken becomes exceptionally tender and easily falls apart.
- Carefully extract the chicken from the liquid and use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and gently incorporate frozen corn and a splash of lime juice, allowing the ingredients to meld together for approximately 10 minutes.
- Ladle the aromatic chili into serving bowls, creating a rustic presentation with optional toppings like tangy sour cream, melted shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado slices.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for deeper, richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt quantities during seasoning.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting chicken with extra firm tofu or additional white beans, ensuring protein content remains balanced.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding diced jalapeños for heat enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg