1.5 to 2poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1largeyellow onion, diced
2stalkscelery, diced
24-ounce cansdiced green chili peppers, preferably 'fire-roasted', drained
3clovesgarlic, minced
2teaspoonsground cumin
1.5teaspoonskosher salt
0.5teaspoonground coriander
0.5teaspoondried oregano
1bay leaf
4cupslow-sodium chicken broth
115-ounce cancannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
1cupfrozen corn kernels
shredded Monterey jack cheeseFor serving
lime wedgesFor serving
chopped cilantroFor serving
sour creamFor serving
hot sauceFor serving
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients except for the beans, corn, and serving items in a slow cooker. Stir to coat everything in spices, and nestle the chicken into the vegetables. Pour the chicken broth over top.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
30 minutes before cooking ends, stir in the beans and corn. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and cook for the remaining time.
Shred the chicken and return it to the chili. Remove the bay leaf. Serve with toppings.
Notes
For best results, adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.