Crockpot Mediterranean White Chicken Chili Recipe
This Crockpot Mediterranean White Chicken Chili is a comforting twist on traditional chili con carne, substituting beef with tender chicken and white beans. Infused with Mediterranean flavors like lemon, dill, and feta, this creamy and flavorful chili is perfect for a cozy meal. The slow cooker method makes it effortless to prepare, yielding a rich, hearty dish topped with fresh avocado, Greek yogurt, and crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-7 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup/Stew
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chili
- 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
Toppings
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chicken breasts, white beans, chicken broth, chopped onion, garlic, salt, oregano, thyme, and cumin into the Crockpot. Stir everything together to mix the spices evenly.
- Cook: Set the Crockpot to cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: Once cooking is complete, taste the chili and season with additional salt if desired for balanced flavor.
- Shred Chicken and Blend Beans (Optional): Remove the chicken breasts from the Crockpot and shred them with a fork. Optionally, blend a portion of the white beans using an immersion blender to create a creamier texture, then return the shredded chicken to the chili.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh toppings like a squeeze of lemon, avocado slices, Greek yogurt, chopped red onion, dill, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for added heat.
Notes
- For a creamier chili, blend some of the white beans using an immersion blender before adding the shredded chicken back in.
- Adjust the cooking time according to your slow cooker’s heat settings to ensure chicken is tender.
- Use fresh herbs for topping if possible to enhance Mediterranean flavors.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze extra portions for up to 2 months for quick meals later.
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