Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is a recipe that requires little prep on your behalf, and your slow cooker does the rest of the work. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your liking.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the beans.

Step 2

Brown the chicken (optional): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. You can skip this step if you prefer.

Step 3

Add ingredients to slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts (whole or shredded, depending on your preference), chicken broth, beans, green chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 5

Shred the chicken: If you browned the chicken whole, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings: Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step 7

Serve: ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as lime wedges, avocado slices, chopped green onions, and tortilla chips.

Step 8

Tips:

Step 9

You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a richer flavor.

Step 10

For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the slow cooker before serving.

Step 11

If you don't have green chiles, you can use a can of diced tomatoes with chilies instead.

Step 12

To make this recipe vegan, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can also add crumbled tofu or lentils for additional protein.

Step 13

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.