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White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe

This White Bean Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful soup made with chicken, white beans and corn in a delicious broth. Garnished with avocado and fresh herbs, it’s a great option for a cozy meal on any day.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced in large chunks (uncooked).
  • 1 large onion finely chopped.
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeded, finely chopped.
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped.
  • 1 ounce can diced green chiles, preferably "fire-roasted".
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3 teaspoons kosher salt plus more if needed according to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper plus more
  • 6 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • 3 ounce cans white beans, preferably cannellini, white kidney, or Great Northern, drained, rinsed.
Suggested Toppings
  • avocado, fresh cilantro, hot sauce and a dash of hot sauce.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, corn bread, saltines or crackers.

Instructions

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  1. In a 6 quart crock-pot, add the chicken, onions, jalapeño, garlic, chiles, spices and chicken stock
  2. Cover, and cook on high 4 hours or low 6–8 hours.
  3. When the chicken is cooked (in about 3.5 hours if cooked on high), transfer the chicken to a small bowl and shred with 2 forks (or do directly in the pot), then transfer back to the pot.
  4. Add the beans and corn; cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  6. To serve top with avocado, cilantro, a squeeze of lime and hot sauce. Tortilla chips or cornbread make a great pairing.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 1183mg (49%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 1183mg 49%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.