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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 oz canned diced green chile
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 jalapenos seeds removed and minced
  • 2 to 2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts thighs or drumsticks
  • 30 oz white beans washed and drained
  • 30 oz Cannellini beans washed and drained
  • 2 cups white corn
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 4 cups chicken stock or more depending on desired consistency
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • cheddar cheese lime juice, diced tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. In a saute pan, melt the butter and add the onions, bell pepper and jalapenos. Cook covered on medium high heat for 6-7 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano to the pan. Cook covered for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the onion/pepper mixture to the crock pot. Add the whole chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
  4. Pour the diced green chiles, beans, corn and chicken stock over the chicken.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with a pair of forks.
  7. Transfer the shredded chicken back to the pot and cook for the last 30 minutes.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, lime juice, diced tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream for garnish.