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Spicy White Chili

A creamy and hearty twist on traditional chili, featuring chicken, beans, and spices that provide a mild kick of spice, perfect for cold weather or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 pieces skinless chicken thighs, bone-in
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped (or 1 spoonful if jarred)
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 cans white beans, rinsed (cannellini & great northern)
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano or Italian spice blend
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
Garnishes
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Garlic croutons
  • Shredded cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a crock pot, add chicken, onions, garlic, broth, salt, white pepper, cumin, and oregano.
  2. Set the slow cooker on LOW for 4-5 hours.
  3. Once the chicken is tender, remove it from the pot and take off the bones. Shred the chicken and place it back in the crock pot.
  4. Add the rinsed beans, corn, red pepper flakes, and cilantro. Stir well.
  5. Let it cook for another 20-30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot in bowls, topped with garlic croutons and shredded cheese.

Notes

For extra creaminess, consider adding a little heavy cream or sour cream just before serving. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your taste. You can substitute chicken with turkey or make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth and adding more beans.