Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with this mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken White Bean Chili! Imagine coming home to a rich, aromatic dish that practically cooks itself, filling your kitchen with irresistible flavors that will have your family racing to the dinner table. This isn't just another chili recipe - it's a game-changing, set-it-and-forget-it meal that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a perfect blend of spices that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breast by trimming any excess fat and cutting into large chunks that will easily shred during cooking.
- Drain and rinse the white beans thoroughly under cold water to remove any excess sodium from canned beans.
- Chop the onion into fine, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the chili.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely to release their aromatic flavors into the dish.
- Place the chicken breast pieces into the bottom of the slow cooker as the first layer.
- Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper directly over the chicken to season it thoroughly.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Pour the drained white beans over the chicken and onion mixture.
- Slowly pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, ensuring it covers most of the ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and flavors to meld together.
- After 6 hours, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the beans and broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese.
Tips
- For maximum flavor, consider searing the chicken breasts quickly in a hot pan before adding them to the slow cooker to develop a deeper, more complex taste.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content, allowing you to season the dish precisely to your liking.
- If you want to add extra depth, try roasting the garlic and onions briefly before adding them to the slow cooker.
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend some of the beans right before serving.
- Make sure to drain and rinse the canned beans thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and improve the overall flavor of the chili.
- Don't rush the cooking process - the low and slow method is key to developing rich, melded flavors and creating incredibly tender chicken.
- For added nutrition and flavor, consider topping your chili with fresh cilantro, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or some shredded cheese just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 85mg
