This Crock Pot White Chicken Chili is loaded with chicken, corn, beans, and even a splash of beer. Hearty yet nutritious, it's simple to make and just plain tasty!
Servings : 6serves
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 4 hourshrs
Total Time 4 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Ingredients
1poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
4cupslow sodium chicken broth
1cupDos Equis beer
1largeyellow onion,diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
2cans (15-ounces, each)low sodium Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed well
1can (4.5 ounces)green chilies
1cupcanned sweet corn kernels,drained and rinsed
2teaspoonsground cumin
¼teaspoonchili powder,or to taste
¼teaspoonpaprika,or to taste
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
lime wedges,for serving
1avocado,sliced or diced, for garnish
jalapenos slices,for garnish, optional
sour cream,for garnish, optional
chopped fresh cilantro,for garnish
Instructions
Place chicken on the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add chicken broth, beer, onion, garlic, beans, green chilies, and corn.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook for 3.5 to 4 hours ON HIGH, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Or cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until chicken is done.
Remove chicken breasts from the pot and place on a cutting board; let cool for a few minutes.
Shred chicken and set aside.
Transfer about 1 cup of the soup into a blender and process until blended; stir it back into the soup until thoroughly combined.
Stir shredded chicken back into the soup.
Ladle chili into bowls; serve with lime wedges and garnish with avocado, jalapeno slices, sour cream, and cilantro.
Check for Doneness: Make sure the chicken is cooked through by using an instant-read meat thermometer. It should read 165°F (75°C) at the thickest part.
Taste and Adjust: Always taste and adjust seasonings as needed, especially with salt, since the spiciness of chilies and salt content in broth can vary.
Spice Level: Adjust the heat by using milder or hotter green chilies.
Alternate Proteins: Consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts or even turkey as a substitute.
Alcohol-Free: If you prefer not to use beer, replace it with additional chicken broth or water.
Additional Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or diced tomatoes.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, American/Southwest
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