Description
This comforting White Chicken Chili is a creamy, flavorful stew made with tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles, slow-cooked with aromatic spices for a hearty meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines wholesome ingredients and a touch of creaminess, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
Beans and Vegetables
- 2 cans (14 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- ½ cup coconut cream or sour cream
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: Place the chicken, chicken broth, white beans, diced green chiles, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Cook slowly: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Shred chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
- Add cream and warm through: Stir in the coconut cream or sour cream if using. Cover and cook on low for an additional 15 minutes to heat through and enrich the chili.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges. Optionally, serve with tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breast or thighs depending on your preference; thighs will be more tender and juicy.
- Coconut cream adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess, but sour cream works well as a dairy alternative.
- Adjust the chili powder and green chiles depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker chili, you can mash some beans before adding them to the crockpot.
- This dish freezes well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
