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White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde

White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a comforting bowl of White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde, perfect for busy evenings and meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Additional Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 2 pounds Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cans White Cannellini Beans Rinsed
  • 1 can Chopped Green Chiles Mild variety suggested
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde Select a brand without added sugars
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Can substitute with coriander
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Frozen works best
  • 3 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place the skinless boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Rinse one can of white cannellini beans and add them on top of the chicken.
  3. Add chopped green chiles, 1 cup of corn, and a generous scoop of salsa verde.
  4. Pour in 3 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth.
  5. Sprinkle in the cumin and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. Once cooking is done, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
  8. Blend about a quarter of the chili mixture to enhance creaminess.
  9. Stir in the remaining cup of corn and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Let the chili cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  11. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This chili is meal prep friendly and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry if desired.

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