Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
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Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
Description
The Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked slowly with white beans, chicken broth, chopped onion, jalapeno, shallots, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and fresh cilantro. Two cans of beans are added upfront, with one reserved to be blended with some broth later, thickening the chili and providing a creamy texture without dairy.
This method creates a thick, flavorful chili with tender shredded chicken and a mild heat from the jalapeno and cayenne. The blend of spices and fresh cilantro adds layered aroma and brightness. Corn adds a touch of sweetness and texture contrast.
It can be served on its own or garnished with toppings like sour cream, cheese, or fresh herbs. This chili works as a comforting main course during cooler weather or for a filling casual meal.
Proper storage involves keeping leftovers refrigerated for up to three days or freezing for up to three months, making it suitable for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast about 1½ pounds, boneless, skinless
- 45 ounces White beans drained, rinsed, and divided (3 cans, canned
- 32 ounces chicken broth 4 cups, low-sodium
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 2 shallot chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 15 ounces corn 1 can, canned
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and top with 2 cans of beans (reserve 1 for later) and remaining chili ingredients.
- Stir to combine and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When finished cooking, remove chicken breasts and shred, then add back to the chili.
- Remove 1 cup of broth from the chili and place in a blender with the remaining can of beans.
- Add shredded chicken and bean slurry to chili and cook on high 15 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This chili stores well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Blending part of the beans and broth adds a creamy texture without adding cream.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno and cayenne to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Serve with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1114mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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