Dinner for 6
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with canned beans
$10.92for 4191 minServes 6
Chicken thighs, white beans, hominy, green chiles, and spices cook slowly in broth for a hearty chili.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broth, 21 oz$0.07/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.49Typical price |
 | Canned corn and vegetables, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 60 oz$0.09/oz typical | 60 oz | $5.40Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, 1.25 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.86Typical price |
 | Enchilada, 7 oz$0.16/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Tortilla chips, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.22Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 1 oz$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.38 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 191 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.73 per serving$10.92 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (29 oz) hominy
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups yellow onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp better than bouillon
- 4 cans (15 oz) white beans
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 can (7 oz) ortega green chiles
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp tabasco
- crushed tortilla chips
- shredded cheese
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and jalapeno for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, and coriander, then stir for 1 minute.
- Transfer the skillet mixture to a slow cooker with broth, bouillon, beans, hominy, green chiles, salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Check that the chicken reaches 165 F, then shred it in the slow cooker.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
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