Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
The chili
-
3
lg
Chicken Breasts, skinless/boneless (or 2 lbs thighs)
-
1
Onion, diced
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1
rib
Celery, diced (about ½ cup)
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2
(4 oz) oz cans
Green Chilis, diced, mild
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1 ½
cups
Corn, frozen (or 1 can drained)
-
1
Jalapeño Pepper, diced
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6
cloves
Garlic, finely minced (about 1 heaping Tablespoon)
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2
tsp
Cumin, ground
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1
tsp
Green Chili Powder (or regular)
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1 ½
tsp
Kosher Salt (or 1 tsp table salt)
-
½
tsp
Pepper
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2
tsp
Mexican Oregano (or 1 ½ tsp regular)
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1
large
Bay Leaf
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3
(15 oz) cans
White Beans, drained and rinsed, divided
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1
(14.5 oz) can
Chicken Broth, low sodium
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1
sm
Lime, juiced
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3
small
Corn Tortillas (optional), cut in strips
For a Creamy White Chicken Chili
-
4
oz
Cream Cheese, cut in smallish chunks
-
½
cup
Heavy Cream or Half and Half
Garnishes
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Sour Cream
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Cilantro
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Avocado
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Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
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Jalapeño Slices
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except for 2 cans of the beans, and the cream cheese and heavy cream (if using), and stir.
- Cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 7-8 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Remove the chicken and shred it. Then return to the crock and add cream cheese, if using, and the remaining 2 cans of beans (drained and rinsed). Stir well.
- Cook an additional 20-30 minutes on High.
- Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8 - 10
Calories
297
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
80mg
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