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Slow & Easy White Chicken Chili {5 Ways!}

November 8 By Renée 3 Comments

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Today I’m sharing a simple, belly pleasing, stick-to-your ribs recipe that will take all of 20 minutes of your time to prepare. You can let the slow cooker do all the work for the other approximately 20 hours (for the Slow Version) or 2 hours (for the Lightning Version) that it takes to cook.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy free & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman

As written, this White Chicken Chili is relatively mild, but you can spice it up by leaving the seeds in the jalapenos and/or adding more of them to the mix.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy free & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman

Depending upon which approach you take to making this White Chicken Chili, it will take you between two and 24 hours to prepare, but your actual hands-on prep time remains constant – about 20 minutes. All five versions listed produce delicious, savory results:

  • Slow: 20 hours – recipe as directed: overnight soak, then slow cooker on low.
  • Moderate: 18-19 hours – recipe as directed: overnight soak, then slow cooker on high.
  • Moderately fast:  10-12 hours – “Fast Soak” beans. (See Fast Soak Instructions at the bottom of the post) Continue with recipe as directed, with slow cooker on low.
  • Fast: 5-6 hours – “Fast Soak” beans. Continue with recipe as directed, with slow cooker on high.
  • Lightning: 1 1/2 – 2 hours – Use canned beans. Continue with recipe as directed. Cook in slow cooker on high for at least one hour.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy fre & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman

White Chicken Chili

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Servings: 2 quarts
Author: Renée B. ♥ The Good Hearted Woman

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small white beans or 2 - 15oz can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2- 4 oz can diced green chilis
  • 1 - 2 jalapenos minced (for mild chili, removed seeds)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lb shredded chicken
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
  • Toppings: avocado slices lime wedges, sour cream, tortilla strips, and chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Soak beans for 4-8 hours, or overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook until the onions are translucent and just beginning to turn brown.
  • Combine sautéed onions and garlic, soaked beans, and all of the remaining ingredients except the chicken in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours (or high for 4-5 hours), or until the beans are very tender. (Add additional broth or water if necessary.)
  • When beans are very tender, use an immersion blender or potato mashed to mash some of the beans up. This will slightly thicken chili. (Don’t overdo it though or you will have bean puree!)
  • Add chicken about thirty minutes before the chili is done.
  • Serve with toppings on the side: avocado slices, sour cream, lime wedges, tortilla strips, and chopped cilantro are all good choices.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy fre & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman
How to FAST SOAK beans:

In a medium saucepan, cover the beans with enough water so that it is at least an inch above the top of the beans. Bring the beans to a boil over high heat. Cook for one minute, and then remove from heat. Cover pot and allow beans to soak for one hour. Drain and rise beans before proceeding.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy free & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman

“To win the people, always cook them some savoury that pleases them.”
― Aristophanes, The Knights

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy free & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy free & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili {Gluten free, dairy free & low fat| The Good Hearted Woman
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Filed Under: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes, Soup, Chowder & Stew Tagged With: Comfort Food

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About Renée

Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

Comments

  1. blankCreate/Enjoy says

    November 8 at

    That sounds delicious! Great that you gave several time options! I am totally into soups and stews this winter. =)

    Bet this would also be great in an instant pot!

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    • blankRenée ♥ says

      November 8 at

      Thank you! If you try it in the Insta-Pot, I’d love to know how it turned out and what setting/time you used.

      Reply
  2. blankCatherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

    November 11 at

    After Tuesday, I’m gonna need about 4 years of comfort food. This would fit the bill!

    Reply

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