I’m on a big slow cooker kick here recently. (If you follow me on Pinterest, you’re probably rolling your eyes and nodding right now, ha!) To me, there’s just not much better than coming home from work to a house that smells like dinner – where said dinner is already DONE and waiting for you! I mean, really! It’s fabulous! So when the lovely Elizabeth Gay contacted me about this post, I was understandably receptive! Let’s see how SHE uses HER slow cooker!
Thanks so much to Kristen for having me on her fabulous blog!
I’m writing from the Windy City of Chicago where we just got 18 inches of snow this week. Cold, wet, blustery days like this call for hearty comfort food. For that, I turn to my slow cooker. This recipe for White Chicken Chili fits the bill: it’s hearty and filling without being too indulgent (so we can all stay on those New Year’s resolutions…). It’s loaded with protein and fiber, and can be totally customized to your tastes. This recipe uses Ro*Tel Original canned tomatoes, but if you can handle the heat, feel free to use the spicy version – or the mild if you’re serving picky eaters. The best part is that it makes your house smell fantastic as it cooks away all day!
Thighs are the most tender cut of chicken, but if you prefer breasts you can use those instead.
If I have them on hand, I add diced carrots or zucchini for an extra serving of veggies (or whatever vegetable might be getting old in your fridge right now).
If you like your chili thicker, drain one can of beans before adding. That’s it! I hope you enjoy – stay warm and cozy!
- • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, un-drained (or any white bean)
- • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, un-drained
- • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- • 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Spray the inside of 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 1 can of beans in slow cooker; mash with potato masher or spoon until smooth.
- Add the second can of beans and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours.
- Carefully separate chicken into bite-size pieces, using two forks to pull it apart.
Elizabeth lives in Chicago, IL with her husband and a schnauzer mix, and she writes on behalf of Ro*Tel and other food brands you know and love. Photo credits to © stevem & © Andrey Starostin – Fotolia.com
Thanks so much, Elizabeth! Is everyone hungry now?! My goodness!
What is YOUR favorite thing to cook in your slow cooker?!
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That sounds delicious. I am a fan of pretty much anything I can make in my slow cooker 🙂
This looks easy and affordable! I never know what else to do with chicken thighs, thanks for sharing the recipe!
Yum! I love Chili. . . it’s one of the best things in the winter, especially second-day Chili! (Do you do this as well, or are we the only ones who think second-day Chili is the best?)
At our church, we have a tradition of serving white chicken chili every new year. It so easy to make and so tasty.
My husband LOVES my white chicken chili! One of my favorite things to make in my crock pot in my Chicken Taco soup!
I love my slow cooker. Some people don’t like them, but that is because they haven’t found a good recipe yet. This White Chicken Chili sounds MMMMmmmm..
I love chili in slow cooker. It tastes so good and it is so easy to make.
I love white chicken chili but I haven’t had it in forever. Anything in the slow cooker is great by me because I can just set it and forget it.
Looks so good! Chili is perfect right now in Winter.
First, you have beautiful pictures. I’ve never had white chicken chili before. Looks fabulous.
Yum, this looks so good. I need to make this!
Yum this looks so good! I’m not a huge chili fan but like trying new things. This looks great!
This look really good. I love making chili in the slow cooker. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I am going to give it a try.
This chili looks delicious and hearty. I think it is perfect for enjoying during the cold weather months.
I keep saying I am going to use the slow cooker, but still have yet to get it out of the box! This chili gives me a great excuse to do so
This is a great recipe that you have shared on Oh My Heartsie Girls WW this week!
Thanks for linking up!!!
Have a great week!
Karren
That looks so good. Perfect for a winter meal.
That sounds so good right now! Great for a chilly winter evening, yum 🙂
That looks really good. My husband loves white chili, I’d make this for him.
Looks great !! Love the way the dish is photographed 🙂
Yummy! I love chili and this is great. I can make it this weekend
his sounds so YUM! I love anything I can make in my crockpot!
Love white Chili!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Link party, come back again this Thursday and share you great stuff!! I love having you!! Pinned
Hi!! I just wanted tell you I’m featuring this Chili on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link Party that starts tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing! And come back again and share your stuff…I love having you!!
Thank you so much, Elaine! Headed over to check it out now!
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Looks delisouse!Thank-you for linking up to Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned this post to our blog
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Double yum. I could go for a bowl of this now. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday. Hope to see you again this week.
I’ve never had chicken chili before, and this sounds really good. Thank you for sharing this recipe and tip with us.
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Oh, this looks easy and yummy! Thanks for sharing. Pinned.
I’m hopeless with my slow cooker I tend to always just make beef or chicken stew! This looks gorgeous, I have pinned it to make very soon. Thanks for sharing. Popping by from Tasty Tuesdays, have a good week
you can never post/cook enough slow cooker meals! love chili and so trying this one next time in the mood for it! pinning 🙂
Can’t wait to try this! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!