Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Jalapeños
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Jalapeños is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings. Tender chicken simmers in a creamy broth with zesty jalapeños and hearty white beans, creating a perfect blend of spice and comfort. This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, allowing you to enjoy the delightful aromas filling your home while the slow cooker does all the work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice jalapeños and onion; mince garlic.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: Place chicken in the slow cooker; add sautéed onions, garlic, jalapeños, white beans, cumin, and chicken broth.
- 4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- 5. Shred & Stir: Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, return to pot and mix well.
- 6. Taste & Adjust: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, stir in sour cream or cream cheese before serving. Substitute chicken with turkey or use chickpeas for a vegetarian version.