Award Winning Chicken Chili

Award Winning Chicken Chili

I make this recipe for football Sunday afternoons. It is highly requested at all family events. Always gets first place at chili cookoffs. The most sought-after dish at potlucks. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
13 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
  • 6 cups water, or as needed to cover
  • 3 (15.5 ounce) cans white beans, drained
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans hominy, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon, or more to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1
Cover chicken with water in a large pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Reserve cooking liquid. Shred chicken when cool enough to handle.

Step 2
Combine chicken, cooking liquid, white beans, hominy, onion, green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and chicken bouillon in a slow cooker. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3
Cook chicken and bean mixture on Low in slow cooker for 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Top individual servings with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

439
Calories
24g
Fat
37g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 439
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat9g 43%
Cholesterol50mg 17%
Sodium866mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate37g 13%
Dietary Fiber8g 27%
Total Sugars2g
Protein22g
Vitamin C15mg 77%
Calcium237mg 18%
Iron5mg 26%
Potassium640mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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