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Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

A delicious and hearty Crockpot White Chicken Chili, perfect for cold nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 3 medium
  • 1 cup chopped onion fresh or frozen
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tbsp)
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 2 15 oz cans great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans chopped green chiles 4.5 oz each
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or canned
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or more if you like spicy
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime optional
  • ½ cup sour cream optional
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 4 garlic cloves, minced; sauté for about 3 minutes until soft. Add the 2 large chicken breasts, and sear for about 2 minutes per side until browned.
  • Transfer the chicken, onion, and garlic into your slow cooker. Stir in 32 oz chicken broth, 2 cans great northern beans (drained & rinsed), 2 cans chopped green chiles, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Mix everything together.
  • Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-7 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors have merged.
  • Remove chicken breasts to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the juice & zest of 1 lime, and ½ cup sour cream if using.
  • Ladle chili into bowls. Top each with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, extra lime zest, a dollop of sour cream, and any favorite toppings.

Notes

Beans: Great northern or cannellini beans add creaminess and protein. Chicken: Both chicken breasts and chicken thighs work. You can also use leftovers or a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Corn measurement: If using a 15-oz canned corn, that's roughly 1½ cups drained. Spice level: Use more chili powder or add red pepper flakes if you like heat. Thicker chili texture: Blend some beans with cooking liquid and stir back in. Make-ahead: This chili tastes even better the next day because flavors deepen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 781mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 281IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken chili, chili recipe, comfort food, Crockpot White Chicken Chili, slow cooker recipe
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