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a bowl of white chicken chili with cheese and jalapenos.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

5 (1 rating)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Slow cooker white chicken chili is the ultimate comfort food. It's jam-packed with tender bites of chicken and white beans in an ultra-creamy broth.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium-sized onion diced
  • 2 jalapenos deseeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern white beans drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn drained, Note 2
  • 2 (4 ounce) can green chiles
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • To a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, add the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion, jalapenos, garlic, beans, corn, green chiles and chicken stock. Stir and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
  • When the chicken is tender, remove and shred using two forks. Add back into the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and cornstarch. Stir into the slow cooker along with the juice from one lime. Cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes or until the chili has thickened slightly.
  • Stir in the fresh cilantro and serve, enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used in place of chicken thighs.
Note 2: Frozen corn works great too!
Storing Tips:
- Store: Transfer leftover soup to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: White chicken chili is freezer-friendly! Transfer leftover soup to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Thaw frozen soup in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until hot.

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.