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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 4-6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This delicious slow cooker chicken chili is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (can sub thighs)
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 34 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cans white beans (drained & rinsed (great northern or cannellini))
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (or roasted for extra flavor)
  • 2 ½3 cups chicken bone broth (for extra protein + richness)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning (I used mild from siete)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or ⅓ cup cream cheese for richer version)
  • ½ cup of the hot chili broth (from the crockpot once it’s cooked)

Instructions

  1. Into your slow cooker, add the chicken and top with seasonings.
  2. Then add in onion, garlic, beans, green chiles, corn, and bone broth.
  3. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken from the crockpot as well as one ladle of broth (about ½ cup) and set aside.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks, or use your stand mixer with the whisk attachment, and return it to the crockpot.
  6. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and the hot broth. Blend until silky smooth.
  7. Pour it back into the chili and stir to combine.
  8. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice if needed.
  9. Serve with toppings: avocado, shredded white cheddar, tortilla chips (I like the lime ones from siete), jalapeños, extra cilantro, dollop of cottage cheese or sour cream.

Notes

  • For a richer version, substitute Greek yogurt with cream cheese.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg