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Almost White Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
Almost White Slow-Cooker Chicken Chili may not be "true" white chili due to salsa and tomato puree additions, but remains easy and delicious. This modified recipe adapts traditional white chili concepts while incorporating ingredients that enhance flavor development. The almost-white designation acknowledges creative adaptation while maintaining chili characteristics.
While not a ‘true’ white chili, due to the addition of salsa and tomato puree, it’s still an easy and delicious meal to throw into the slow cooker and have dinner waiting for you! Stirring cheese directly into the chili adds creaminess and tons of extra flavor, too!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water, or as needed
1 (15.8 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) jar medium salsa
1 cup tomato puree
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
salt to taste
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1 green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
Directions
Combine chicken, chicken broth, water, beans, salsa, tomato puree, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, molasses, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, bay leaves, and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on Low until chicken is falling apart, 4 to 6 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred, and return to the cooker. Stir in pepper jack cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and bell pepper. Cover and cook until bell pepper is softened and cheeses have completely melted into the chili, 30 to 45 minutes more.
Adjust salt, black pepper, and chili powder to taste. Remove bay leaves. Serve warm, topped with sour cream and extra cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 365 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 365 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 36% |
| Cholesterol 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium 1212mg | 53% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium 269mg | 21% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 774mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
