White-Bean Chicken Chili

Hearty, wholesome chili made for cool nights and nourishing comfort.

By Christy Rice | Experience Life

Makes 8 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 to 8 hours (depending on slow-cooker setting)

Ingredients

1 large white onion, halved
6 cloves garlic, peeled
6 fresh peppers (2 poblano, 2 Anaheim, and 2 jalapeño) or 2 4-oz. cans roasted green chilies
1 tbs. avocado oil
1 ½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 quart chicken stock
2 15-oz. cans white beans, drained and rinsed
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups frozen corn
1 ½ tbs. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
4 oz. cream cheese
¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
Juice of one lime, plus more to taste

Optional Toppings

More lime juice
More Greek yogurt
Fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Directions

STEP 1

Place an oven rack in the top third of the oven and turn the oven to the broil setting. Add the onion, garlic, and fresh peppers to a baking sheet. Add the avocado oil and a pinch of the salt, then toss to coat. Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil the vegetables, turning every five minutes, until the skin of the peppers is blackened and wrinkled, about 15 to 20 minutes.

STEP 2

Remove the baking sheet from the oven, wrap the peppers in foil, and allow them to rest for five minutes.

STEP 3

Use your clean hands to peel the skin off the peppers and remove the stems and seeds. Place the peeled peppers, onion, and garlic in a food processor with a splash of the chicken stock and process until smooth. Alternatively, combine the broiled onion and garlic with the canned green chilies.

STEP 4

Add one can of the beans to the food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and add the other can of beans, chicken breasts, corn, spices, and the rest of the chicken stock and salt. Cook on high for three to four hours, or on low for eight hours.

STEP 5

Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add the cream cheese, yogurt, and lime juice. Stir until incorporated and add more salt or lime juice to taste. Serve with optional toppings.

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