Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Creamy, cozy, and gently spiced, this easy slow cooker white chicken chili delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 (4-ounce) cans mild or hot chopped green chiles
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1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
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1 jalapeño chile, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
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2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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4 (6-ounce) bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
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1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (4 ounces)
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2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups), divided
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1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
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Garnishes: chopped avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream
Direction
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Stir together broth, green chiles, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, salt, coriander, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker until combined. Add chicken in a single layer; cover and cook until chicken is fork-tender and flavors meld, 2 1/2 to 3 hours on HIGH or 5 to 6 hours on LOW.
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Transfer chicken to a cutting board, and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Shred meat with 2 forks; discard skin and bones. Set aside.
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Mash 1 cup of the beans in a medium bowl with back of a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth. Add cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the hot broth mixture; whisk until well combined.
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Add cream cheese mixture and reserved shredded chicken to slow cooker. Stir in corn and remaining 2 cups beans. Cover slow cooker, and cook until vegetables are warmed through, about 5 minutes on HIGH or 10 minutes on LOW.
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Divide chili evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, cheddar, and sour cream.
