Today Show White Bean Chili Slow Cooker

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2760.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2751.7

Total Fat 70.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 455.8mg	0%
Sodium 5848.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 254.5g	0%

Vitamin D 69.2IU	0%
Calcium 1831.0mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 7146.1mg	0%

*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: 22.8%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 40.3%