Description
This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili offers a comforting and zesty flavor. It is creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, beans, and green chilies. This dish is perfect for game days, weeknight dinners, or chilly gatherings. It is an easy slow cooker white chicken recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra kick)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Avocado slices, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving with your slow cooker white chicken
Instructions
- Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. This step adds depth of flavor to your slow cooker white chicken.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced green chilies, cannellini beans, great northern beans, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the slow cooker.
- Stir everything gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. This is how to make slow cooker white chicken.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy. This makes a creamy slow cooker white chicken.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or spices to your slow cooker white chicken chili.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy your healthy slow cooker white chicken recipe!
Notes
- For a spicier slow cooker white chicken, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for breasts for a richer flavor in your slow cooker white chicken.
- Leftovers of this slow cooker white chicken chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- This simple slow cooker white chicken stew freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Consider adding a small amount of corn for extra texture to your slow cooker white chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg