EASY White Bean Chili with Chicken (Slow-Cooker)

Need a slow-cooker recipe for chicken? Easy White Bean Chili with Chicken is loaded with the robust flavor of well-season shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and spices. Delish! Plus, there are enough roasted green chilies to give it that ‘wow’ factor from your first spoonful to the very last drop!

 

White Bean Chicken Chili (Slow-Cooker)

My family was craving for some kind of comfort food, so I thought, why not use my slow-cooker today?! This is a white bean chicken chili that truly makes a delicious meal. It’s filling, satisfying and everyone loves it every time we make it.

A white bean chili with chicken is the perfect dish to make for an easy dinner on game nights and/or any Sunday family gatherings.

So, I decided to take out my Crockpot from the closet, and a few vegetables and a package of chicken breasts from my fridge. If you have a slow-cooker or the Instant pot, this recipe is ideal for it, too.

And, if you’re looking for more delicious chili recipes, be sure to try our Easy Beef Chili, and Sweet Potato Chili, and don’t miss our vegetarian version, our Easy Vegetarian Chili. All of these recipes are wonderful.

Reasons You’ll LOVE White Bean Chili with Chicken…

• It feeds a crowd of 8 to 10 people.
• Leftovers freeze well for extra meals during the week.
• This recipe is easy to put together in less than 15 minutes.
• A favorite to cook in your favorite slower cooker or crockpot for a few hours ( and even in the Instant Pot).
• A low in fat meal.
• Perfect for any gathering and game nights.
• Plus, it is not too spicy, and more on the mild side.
• Ideal for storing and freezing.

Ingredients Overview:

For our easy white bean chili with chicken recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• White Beans: These can be cannellini beans or Northern beans. Be sure you rinse and drain them before adding them.
• Organic Chicken Broth: You will need 4 cups for this recipe.
• Olive Oil: Is used to saute the chicken in the skillet.
• Butter: You will need about 1 tablespoon.
• Onions: You will need 2 onions for this recipe, and diced or chopped.
• Garlic Cloves: and 3 cloves of garlic, also chopped.
• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: You will need 2 large breasts, about 2 pounds.
• Roasted Green Chilies: – You will need 2 small cans (4-ounce each)
• Seasonings: You will need some ground cumin, salt and black pepper.
• Cheddar Cheese: You can use mild shredded cheddar cheese when serving.

There are 3 steps to prepare the vegetables and chicken before they go into your Crockpot or Slow-Cooker:

1. First, you must sauté some onions and garlic, until they are fully cooked and caramelized.  This will give more flavor to the chili.
2. Next, grill 2 chicken breasts in the same skillet (for easy cleanup) until they are nicely cooked and browned on both sides.
3. Then place all the ingredients into your crock or slow cooker and turn it on.

OK, Let’s Make it!

How to Make Easy White Bean Chili with Chicken?

First, gather all the ingredients on your kitchen counter. Pull our your Crockpot or Slow-Cooker for this recipe, and then you can start. Here are our easy to follow step-by-step directions, or you can jump down to our recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1.  Turn on your crockpot to “High” temperature.
2.  Add the chicken broth, plus 2 cans (rinsed) of beans into the crockpot. And cover.  (*Reserve the 3rd can of beans for later.)
3.  In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter on medium heat, until butter is melted.
4.  Add the garlic and onions and sauté, stirring until they are softened and golden brown, about 6 minutes.  Add the onion mixture to the crockpot or slow cooker.

5.  Prepare the chicken.  Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the chicken breasts.
6.  Place chicken into the same skillet, and grill chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. (No need to add any oil or butter.) Transfer chicken into the crock-pot.

7.  Add the chilies, cumin, salt, and black pepper.  Stir once or twice. Cover.
8.  Cook on “High” for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.  (I cooked it on High for 4 hrs.) Total prep time: 15 minutes.

9.  *Add in the 3rd can (rinsed) of beans, 15 minutes before you finish the cooking.  Add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture if you prefer more liquid.

10.  Remove the chicken and shred it.  Set it aside.  Remove 1+ 1/2 cups of beans with 1/2 cup of liquid and puree in a blender.  Return the creamy mixture and shredded chicken to the crockpot or slow cooker.

11.  Change the temperature to “Warm” or turn it off completely.  It will keep the chili warm until you are ready to serve.  Taste, and season with additional salt if you need to. Serve it in individual bowls.  Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Serve with sour cream on the side. Yields: 3 quarts

 

Craving More Delicious Recipes?

Here are a few more ideas for weekend meals from 2 Sisters Recipes:

• Easy Vegetarian Chili
• Sweet Potato Chili
• Easy Beef Chili Recipe
• Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

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Happy and Healthy Cooking!  🙂

xo anna and liz