Description
White chicken chili in a slow cooker is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This creamy, flavorful dish features tender chicken, white beans, and zesty green chilies, all simmered to perfection. With minimal prep and a delightful aroma that fills your home, it’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings on the couch. Enjoy this delicious meal with crusty bread or tortilla chips for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté onions: In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Combine in slow cooker: Place chicken breasts in slow cooker; add cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic, white beans, green chilies, and chicken broth. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred and serve: Shred chicken in the pot before serving; stir well and top with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg