Slow Cooker Chunky White Chicken Chili
A hearty, creamy chili combining tender chicken, white beans, corn, and green chiles, simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. It’s the ultimate comfort meal with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 6–8 hours 15 minutes (depending on cooking method)
- Yield: undefined
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
30 oz chicken broth (about 4 cups)
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, sliced jalapeños, lime wedges
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables and spices: Layer the beans, corn, green chiles, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Add broth: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add dairy: Stir in the sour cream and chopped cilantro.
- Final cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Spicy version: Add diced jalapeños or use hot diced green chiles.
- Dairy-free: Substitute sour cream with coconut milk or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Additional protein: Incorporate cooked turkey or chicken sausage for added flavor.
- Thicker chili: Mash some of the beans before adding them to the slow cooker to create a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
