White Chicken Chili
A hearty light bodied, rich, comforting chili made with chicken thighs, white beans, and green chilies. Perfectly spiced, lighter than beef chili, and easy to make with 30 minutes of one pot prep!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Chop 1 medium onion and mince 4 cloves garlic → add both to the slow cooker.
- Add 1 cup canned sweet corn (about ½ of a 15-oz can, drained).
- Add 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies.
- Add 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed.
- Sprinkle in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cayenne (optional), plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and stir lightly to combine.
- Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs on top; gently press so they’re mostly submerged.
- Cover and cook on Low 6–7 hours or High 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges.