White Bean and Chicken Chili
(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)
This slow cooker recipe is a perfect meal for a chilly day. Just use pantry staples like canned white beans and chicken stock together with cumin, garlic and green chilies to give this dish its true chili taste.
Source: American Family
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 480 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: SLOW COOKER SUPPERS
Ingredients
- 2 cans white beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz.)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 whole bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb)
- salt and pepper
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cans roasted green chilies, drained (4 oz)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
Directions
- Place beans and broth in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, 2 hours.
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Warm oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side down in skillet; cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; remove and discard skin. Drain all but 2 tbsp. fat from skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add onion mixture, chilies, 1 cup water and cumin to slow cooker. Stir; add chicken.
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Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring twice. Remove 1 cup beans plus 1/2 cup liquid from slow cooker. Puree in a blender; return to slow cooker. Remove chicken, shred it and return to slow cooker. Spoon into individual bowls and serve.