Spicy Slow Cooker Green Chicken Chili

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Katherine Gillen

It takes hours tending to a pot on the stove to get a supremely satisfying bowl of chili…unless you enlist your trustyslow cookerto do all the work. Go ahead, tackle your to-do list—this spicy slow cooker green chicken chili will be waiting for you at the end. It requires just 15 minutes of active prep (thank you, cannedgreen chiles) and can be frozen for up to 3 months, ifmake-ahead dinnersare your thing. They’re definitely ours.


Ingredients

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1 small yellow onion, chopped

6大蒜丁香,分钟ced

Two 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles (such as Hatch)

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1½ to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 cups chicken stock

Two 14-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, shredded white cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado and lime wedges, to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent and aromatic, about 5 minutes. (If your slow cooker has aSautéfunction, you can do this step directly in the slow cooker.)

2. Transfer the onion-garlic mixture to the slow cooker, then add the green chiles, cumin, onion powder and oregano, stirring to combine.

3. Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and add to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken stock and add the beans. Cover the slow cooker.

4. Set the slow cooker toLowand cook until the chicken is fall-apart tender, 4 to 6 hours.

5. Remove the chicken thighs to a plate and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

6. To serve, ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado and a squeeze of lime, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
  • 340 calories

  • 11g fat

  • 30g carbs

  • 30g protein

  • 3g sugars

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