Description
A cozy, effortless slow cooker chicken chili that’s perfect for cold nights, packed with comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 small can (4 ounces) mild or hot green chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Chili powder, to taste
- Cumin, to taste
- Smoked paprika, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional heat: jalapeno, cayenne, or hot sauce
- Finishers: lime juice and chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Add the chicken, beans, tomatoes, green chiles, onion, garlic, broth, and spices to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot with two forks, and stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or creamy additions as desired. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg