Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili - Glen And Friends Cooking

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

Start by rinsing and draining 2 cans of navy beans.

Chop 1 white onion and add it to the slow cooker.

Add chopped garlic to the slow cooker.

Chop 1 jalapeño and add it to the slow cooker, adjusting quantity based on size.

Add salt to taste, chipotle powder, cumin, and coriander to the slow cooker.

Add 2 cans of green chilies to the mixture.

Add 2 bone-in chicken thighs with skin removed to the slow cooker.

Pour chicken stock into the slow cooker and stir the mixture.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for several hours.

After cooking, remove the chicken thighs and set them aside to cool slightly.

Use a stick blender to blend the beans in the slow cooker until creamy, or use a potato masher or fork if a stick blender is not available.

Add frozen corn to the slow cooker towards the end of cooking to avoid overcooking it.

Shred the chicken thighs, removing the bones and cartilage, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Juice half of a lime into the chili and stir to combine.

Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and avocado if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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