Almost White Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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Almost White Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 13, 2023

This Almost White Slow Cooker Chicken Chili is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Made with tender chicken, white beans, and warming spices, this chili is packed with flavor and is sure to satisfy your cravings. The best part is that it's so easy to make - simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you! Serve it with some fresh cilantro, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime for a complete and delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, white beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir everything together to combine.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the rest of the ingredients.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  8. Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
  9. Squeeze some fresh lime juice over the chili for an extra burst of flavor.
  10. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Traditionally, chili is made with ground beef, but this recipe uses chicken for a lighter twist.
  • Slow cooking the chicken allows it to become tender and flavorful, making it the perfect addition to this chili.
  • White beans are used in this recipe for their creamy texture and mild flavor, which pairs well with the chicken and spices.
  • This chili can be easily customized to suit your taste - add more spice with extra chili powder or cayenne pepper, or add some diced tomatoes for a chunkier texture.
  • Leftovers of this chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. It reheats well and makes for a convenient and tasty meal on busy days.