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The Best Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe

A comforting and flavorful white chicken chili made easily in a slow cooker, featuring tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, and a creamy, spicy broth, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large Yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tsp. Dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Cayenne optional
  • 2 cans (15.5 oz.) White beans (such as Great Northern or cannellini) 1 can drained
  • 1 1/2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (4 oz.) Green chiles
  • 1 1/2 cups Frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
For serving
  • Sour cream more for serving
  • Sliced jalapeño for serving
  • Sliced avocado for serving
  • Finely chopped fresh cilantro for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Fork or immersion blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Combine onion, garlic, chopped jalapeño, chicken, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a slow cooker, then add beans (with liquid from one can), broth, and green chiles, stirring to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or Low for 8 hours, until the chicken registers 165°F with an instant-read thermometer.
  3. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board, let it cool slightly, then shred it.
  4. Remove 3/4 cup of beans and some liquid from the slow cooker, puree them, then return the pureed beans and shredded chicken to the slow cooker along with the corn and 1/2 cup sour cream; cook on High for about 30 minutes more until the corn is cooked through.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve topped with more sour cream, sliced jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

For extra spice, consider leaving some seeds in the jalapeño. Always adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving. Generous toppings of sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of lime are highly recommended for the best flavor.