Today Show White Bean Chili Slow Cooker

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Warm up your weeknights with this comforting and flavor-packed Today Show White Bean Chili, perfectly crafted for your slow cooker. Combining tender, shredded chicken breast with hearty white beans, vibrant green chilies, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and oregano, this recipe delivers a rich, savory chili that’s both satisfying and wholesome. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker handles the rest, infusing the chili with deep, slow-simmered flavors over several hours. A splash of fresh lime juice brightens every bite, while optional garnishes like sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro add a customizable finishing touch. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this easy slow cooker chili is a must-try for fans of hearty, one-pot meals.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 4 cups cooked white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern beans)
• 2 pieces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 4-ounce cans canned green chilies, undrained
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Add the white beans, chicken broth, diced onion, garlic, and canned green chilies to the slow cooker.

3. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.

4. Stir everything gently to combine, ensuring the chicken breasts are submerged in the liquid.

5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

6. Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks.

7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the chili.

8. Stir in the fresh lime juice and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

9. Serve the chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (414.5g)

Calories		363
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.8 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	5.8 g	29%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		55 mg	18%
Sodium		970 mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate		37.7 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	9.1 g	33%
	Total Sugars	3.7 g
Protein		29.8 g	60%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		313 mg	24%
Iron		5.0 mg	28%
Potassium		1180 mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 574 cal (26.2%%)

Protein: 716 cal (32.7%%)

Carbs: 901 cal (41.1%%)