Description
Hearty White Chicken Chili emerges as a comforting Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty spices. Slow-cooked to perfection, this chili delivers rich flavors that welcome you into a world of satisfying warmth and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) diced green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Spices and Dairy:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Gently position chicken breasts in the base of the slow cooker, creating an even layer.
- Layer diced onions, minced garlic, white beans, corn kernels, and green chilies over the chicken. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, oregano, and paprika across the ingredients.
- Pour chicken broth evenly over the mixture, ensuring all components are well-distributed.
- Secure the lid and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes tender and easily falls apart.
- Carefully extract chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and introduce cream cheese and sour cream, stirring gently until the dairy ingredients melt completely and create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Taste the chili and enhance with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Ladle the hot chili into serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or sliced jalapeños.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are fresh and evenly sized for consistent cooking throughout the chili.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent overseasoning.
- For a protein-packed twist, substitute regular cream cheese with Greek yogurt cream cheese to reduce fat content.
- Skip dairy additions for a dairy-free version by using coconut cream instead of cream cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg