Posted by White Chicken Chili
Not your standard chili with this recipe! Chicken in a creamy white sauce with white beans and corn.
PREPRATION TIME:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds TJ’s Chicken Thighs
- 30 oz. Cannellini Beans (two 15-oz. cans) drained (can use great northern beans)
- 8.75 oz. can whole kernel corn (drained well) or two cups of frozen corn
- 30 oz. chicken broth OR chicken stock (two 15-oz. cans) or 4 cups water and 2 chicken boullion cubes
- 4 oz. can fire roasted green chiles or 1 diced poblano pepper
- 1 large TJ’s Onion, diced
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup sour cream (ADD AT THE END OF THE COOKING TIME)
- ⅛ cup minced cilantro (ADD AT THE END OF THE COOKING TIME)
Instructions:
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Add the chicken, beans, corn, chicken broth, green chiles, onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. WAIT TO ADD THE SOUR CREAM AND CILANTRO. Stir.
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Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
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When the cooking time is done, shred the chicken with two forks.
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Add the sour cream and cilantro. Stir.
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Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
How can I thicken chicken chili?
Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of water. Add to the cooked chili and cook for 10 minutes longer.
What should I serve this with?
This chili is wonderful as is but also great paired with one or more of the following:
- Fritos
- Monterey jack cheese
- Cornbread
- A squeeze of lime juice
- Additional sour cream
- Cubed avocado
What can I use instead of sour cream?
- 1 block of cream cheese – add at the end, place in soup and let melt for a few minutes. Stir into chili.
- Cream of chicken soup – 1 can, add at the beginning of the recipe.
- Leave out the creamy part of this recipe if you want a healthier chili.
Can I use a rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey?
Yes, you can if you have it on hand. Cut into cubes and add to the recipe. Though the chicken or turkey won’t be as moist as when using fresh raw chicken.
How can I make this spicy?
- In place of the fire-roasted chiles use a diced jalapeno.
- Add a few shakes of hot sauce to your personal bowl.
Can I use an Instant Pot?
Yes, this is an easy recipe to convert to an instant pot. Seal the lid on the instant pot. Move the valve to the sealing position. Cook on manual pressure for 20 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Shred the chicken and add the sour cream and cilantro after the cooking time is complete. (Check your manual for safety instructions).
