Description
Crockpot Mediterranean White Chicken Chili is a fusion of creamy white chicken chili and Mediterranean flavors. This slow-cooked dish features tender chicken, white beans, and spices, enhanced with lemon juice, feta, and parsley. Perfect for an easy, nutritious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Optional Garnishes:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Sliced olives
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom. Add beans, diced tomatoes, corn, onion, and garlic.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in fresh lemon juice for a Mediterranean touch.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with feta, parsley, or olives, and enjoy!
Notes
- For added spice, include a chopped jalapeño or extra green chilies.
- Swap white beans with chickpeas or cannellini beans for variety.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) / 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Soup/Chili
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
