Description
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a creamy, hearty dish that’s perfect for chilly nights. Imagine coming home to the warm aroma of tender chicken, zesty spices, and white beans simmering in your slow cooker. This comforting bowl of goodness is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it solo or topped with cheese and avocado for a delightful meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by setting it on low heat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add rinsed white beans, green chilies, cumin, and chili powder; stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth to cover the mixture.
- Cover and let it simmer on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks; stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg