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Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili

Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili

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Using the slow cooker makes creamy, flavorful white chicken chili completely effortless for busy weeknights. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and cozy spices, this thick and sati...
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped, plus more, thinly sliced, for serving
  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne (optional)
  • 2 (15.5-oz.) cans white beans (such as Great Northern or cannellini), 1 can drained
  • 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (4-oz.) cans green chiles
  • 1 1/2 c. frozen corn
  • 1/2 c. sour cream, plus more for serving
  • Sliced avocado, finely chopped fresh cilantro, and lime wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium or large slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, chopped jalapeño, chicken, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Cover with beans, including liquid from one can, broth, and chiles and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or Low for 8 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°.
  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let cool slightly, then shred.
  4. Transfer 3/4 cup beans (it’s okay if some veggies come along) and liquid to a large bowl or measuring cup. Using a fork or immersion blender, puree beans. Return shredded chicken and pureed beans to slow cooker. Add corn and sour cream and cook on High until corn is cooked through, about 30 minutes more.
  5. Season with more salt and black pepper, if needed. Top with sour cream, sliced jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 37gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1045mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

Scooping out 3/4 cup of the slow-cooked white beans with cooking liquid and blending them into a smooth purée before stirring them back in with sour cream acts as a natural culinary emulsifier. The released bean starches seamlessly thicken the broth into a rich, velvety chili without requiring flour or cornstarch, coating every tender shred of chicken thigh.

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