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Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili {Plus a GIVEAWAY!}

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Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenIt’s my favorite season of all, cold and flu season!

Just kidding. Kind of. While I don’t love the cold and flu part of this time of year, it’s still my favorite season. My family and I just got through a very difficult battle with colds and flus. One or two members may still be battling it out, but I’m pretty sure it’ll be smoother sailing, at least for the next few weeks.

Enter my second favorite part of the season, slow cooker meals! Whether I’m sick, busy, running around going to parent/teacher conferences, shopping for Halloween supplies or preparing for the upcoming holidays, I can always count on my slow cooker to do my cooking for me while I’m busy during this time of year. I have quite a few favorite recipes that I make each year around this time, but chili is a tradition once the weather even barely begins to get a slight chill factor going.

Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 quart slow cooker giveaway #SlowcookerMealsIn preparation for Slowcooker Meals season, Hamilton Beach sent me this Set ‘n Forget® 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker With Spoon/Lid to review (and giveaway, be sure to scroll down to get in on THAT!). The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, my old slow cooker I’ve had for years needs to be set manually. The light no longer works when it’s on low and during the holiday season I honestly need more than one slow cooker going. Needless to say, I’m more than grateful.

Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 quart slow cooker giveaway #SlowcookerMealsI love that this slow cooker has a locking feature to keep the lid in place. This ensures that it’s sealed and locked on tight. It also adds a little extra protection for nosy family members that want to see how dinner is looking. Did you know that every time your slow cooker lid is lifted, you should add another hour to the cooking time?! I’m constantly swatting those prying hands!!

Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 quart slow cooker giveaway #SlowcookerMealsI also like that it has a digital setting. You can program the cooking time and it will beep once it’s done. You can also set it with the manual setting if you want to go the more traditional route. I know sometimes I forget to set a timer on my old slow cooker and I’ve overcooked a few things. Or if I leave and tell my family members to turn it off at a certain time they’re sure to forget. Now there’s no excuse!

Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 quart slow cooker giveaway #SlowcookerMealsA great new feature is the digital probe. I make roasts and cook meats quite often in my slow cooker and when your meat need to reach a minimum temperature the probe is an awesome feature. You just plug it into the jack, stick it through the top of the slow cooker and into the meat and adjust the setting. Perfectly cooked meat every time.

Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 quart slow cooker giveaway #SlowcookerMealsNot only does this slow cooker come with some really awesome features, it even has it’s own spoon that rests securely in the handle of the lid. Perfect when you need a quick stir and can’t grasp around for a spoon. I think it’s pretty safe to say that this will be my new favorite small appliance in the kitchen this season, and one lucky reader can win one too! Scroll down to the end of this post for more details.

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I wanted to create something delicious for my first slow cooker meal in this new favorite appliance. So I went with something that is tradition for us, but I added a few twists. As I mentioned before we typically enjoy chili this time of year. The chili we are accustomed to is of the spicier variety. It includes ground turkey or beef and kidney beans with a lot of great spices and seasonings. I wanted to try something a bit different. With chicken instead, and a creamier base. So I settled on this Slowcooker White Bean Chili. It’s exceptional, if I do say so myself. It’s a little bit of traditional chili combined with a little bit of chicken tortilla soup. It’s a lot milder too, so my kids enjoyed it a lot and I thicken it up with a little bit of a roux and the addition of both sour cream and heavy cream. I also added a little color to it by including pimientos and green chili. Topped with cilantro, avocado, crumbled up tortilla chips and a bit of shredded cheese, it hit just the right spots on a dreary day.

Ingredients for Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili:

  • 1 pound dry white beans, presoaked
  • 2.5 pounds uncooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dry oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chili’s
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) pimientos (drained)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/cup milk
  • avocado, diced *optional
  • cilantro, chopped *optional
  • tortilla chips, crumbled *optional
  • shredded cheddar cheese *optional

Directions:

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenBegin by adding the white beans to the slow cooker. Presoak as directed on the package.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenAdd the chicken on top, then pour in the chicken broth.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenAdd in the spices and seasonings.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenThen add the onions, garlic, chili and pimientos.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenStir it all together until everything is mixed together well.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenCover slow cooker and secure.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenSet the slow cooker on low and allow the soup to cook for about 6-8 hours.

About an hour before you’re ready to serve the soup, add in the heavy cream and sour cream and stir well. In a pan, over medium heat, melt the butter, and add the flour while whisking quickly. Continue to whisk until flour turns golden and remains smooth. Slowly stir in the milk. Continue whisking and keeping it smooth. Once done, let simmer until the milk is thick. Pour into the slow cooker and stir well, replacing the top and allowing everything else to warm all the way through.

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenChange the setting either to warm, or turn it off completely. Serve individually in bowls and garnish with avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips and cheese. Season as desired (add hot sauce if you like it a little spicier).

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili #SlowcookerMeals - Mama Harris' KitchenEnjoy!

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Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili {Plus a GIVEAWAY!}

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes

Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili {Plus a GIVEAWAY!}

This Slowcooker White Bean Chicken Chili will surely be a new family favorite this cold season! Creamy, flavorful and topped with deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry white beans, presoaked
  • 2.5 pounds uncooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dry oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chili's
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) pimientos (drained)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/cup milk
  • avocado, diced *optional
  • cilantro, chopped *optional
  • tortilla chips, crumbled *optional
  • shredded cheddar cheese *optional

Instructions

  1. Begin by adding the white beans to the slow cooker. Presoak as directed on the package.
  2. Add the chicken on top, then pour in the chicken broth.
  3. Add in the spices and seasonings.
  4. Then add the onions, garlic, chili and pimientos.
  5. Stir it all together until everything is mixed together well.
  6. Cover slow cooker and secure.
  7. Set the slow cooker on low and allow the soup to cook for about 6-8 hours.
  8. About an hour before you're ready to serve the soup, add in the heavy cream and sour cream and stir well.
  9. In a pan, over medium heat, melt the butter, and add the flour while whisking quickly. Continue to whisk until flour turns golden and remains smooth. Slowly stir in the milk. Continue whisking and keeping it smooth. Once done, let simmer until the milk is thick. Pour into the slow cooker and stir well, replacing the top and allowing everything else to warm all the way through.
  10. Change the setting either to warm, or turn it off completely. Serve individually in bowls and garnish with avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips and cheese. Season as desired (add hot sauce if you like it a little spicier).
  11. Enjoy!

Notes

Prep time does not include the time it take to presoak the beans. Please allot enough time for this, preferably a day or two in advance.

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Giveaway runs through the evening of November 2nd.

Eligibility: Winners are limited to the continental United States and must be 18 years of age or older. See full contest rules in the rafflecopter form. You will be notified via the email you used in the rafflecopter form if you win, and you will have 48 hours to respond, or a new winner will be chosen.

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  1. Vunda V says

    October 24, 2014 at 4:39 am

    i love making pulled pork!

    Reply
  2. Lisa Brown says

    October 24, 2014 at 6:00 am

    i like to make chili and rice in a slow cooker

    Reply
  3. Vera K says

    October 24, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    I like to make vegetarian chili in the slow cooker.

    Reply
  4. HS says

    October 24, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    I like to make beef stew.

    Reply
  5. Barbara Montag says

    October 24, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    I love making beef stew in the crock pot.
    The beef always gets so tender.
    thank you

    Reply
  6. wendy rozema says

    October 25, 2014 at 10:27 am

    MY favorite thing to make is slow cooker lasagna!

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:58 am

      That’s one thing I haven’t done yet but would love to try!

      Reply
  7. Tami Whiting says

    October 25, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    We need to go with a little less on the carbs than we were, so this looks like something that would certainly fit the bill in a tasty way! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Birdiebee says

    October 25, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    My favorite thing to make in a slow cooker is BBQ ribs.

    Reply
  9. sharon says

    October 26, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    bbq pulled pork

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:58 am

      That is definitely a favorite for me as well!

      Reply
  10. cindy jones says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:07 am

    I love cooking stew beef with all the veggies.

    Reply
  11. busybeeblogger says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:26 am

    I love my slowcooker! I have things to do besides worry about dinner and it really helps me make a yummy meal for everyone here.

    Reply
  12. Donna A says

    October 28, 2014 at 6:37 am

    My favorite thing to fix in a slow cooker is chili for hotdogs.

    Reply
  13. Denise | @addicted2recipe says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I love making baked potatoes and chicken for a quick, easy meal.

    Reply
  14. Jessica W says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:09 am

    OMG this sounds SO yummy!! I love using the slow cooker. Keeps meat SO tender!!

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:57 am

      It really does!

      Reply
  15. Oscar says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I have never used a slow cooker in my life but I’ve herd they r the best. I hope I get a chance to win this and tell you all about it when I use it

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:57 am

      They’re great! I love them for meats and soups and I make the best “refried” beans in it!

      Reply
  16. Shawnette Comer says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I love to cook dinner while Im at work in the slow cooker. Chicken Soup, Pozole, Ham, Pulled Pork and more..

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:56 am

      Those all sound good!

      Reply
  17. Desiree says

    October 28, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I make a very cost effective healthy dog food for my spoiled furr babies! They love it and with a food processor and a slow cooker it is super quick and easy!

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      October 29, 2014 at 4:55 am

      You’re going to have to give me that recipe, I’m sure Chopper and Chynna would love it!

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    October 28, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    Pot roast! Yum!!!

    Reply
  19. Julie says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Beef chili sounds great

    Reply
  20. Linda says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    White chili is great

    Reply
  21. Ancilla J says

    October 30, 2014 at 11:07 am

    I like making stews, stewed beef is my favorite.

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    October 30, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    This sounds good. I normally make a three bean turkey chili.

    Reply
  23. Kitty Bradshaw says

    October 30, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    UMMM I want some of this right now. I like white bean chili, and loved that you added the extra crunch on top. Kudos to you!

    Reply
  24. Aliah Davis says

    October 30, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    You white bean chili looks amazing! Love making pulled BBQ chicken and stew in the slow cooker – perfect meals for Fall!

    Reply
  25. Lynda @MommyPowers says

    October 30, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    I can see myself making this soup all winter long- thank you!

    Reply
  26. Cindy A. says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    My favorite is classic beef stew with pumpkin cornbread muffins.

    Reply
  27. lupita says

    November 1, 2014 at 10:52 am

    MY favorite thing to make is lasagna and soup 🙂

    Reply
  28. ana b says

    November 1, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Beef soup with vegetables..

    Reply
  29. Tina W says

    November 2, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    My favorite is chuck roast cooked for shredded beef tacos.

    Reply
  30. Mayela says

    November 2, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I loved the recipe in this post thank you!

    Reply
  31. erica best says

    November 2, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    i love beef stew

    Reply

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