slow cooker white chicken chili with sweet potato
Warm up this fall with this simple white chicken chili with sweet potato!
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (or a mix)
1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 ½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 cup chicken bone broth (or regular chicken broth)
1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
1 ½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, gives cheesy flavor)
Optional Garnishes:
Sliced avocado
Fresh cilantro
Fresh lime juice
Jalapeños
Steps
Layer Ingredients:
Add chicken to the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with chopped onions, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and garlic.Add Seasonings & Liquids:
Sprinkle in all seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, chili powder, paprika, cayenne). Pour in broth and coconut milk.Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–7 hours until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.Shred Chicken:
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker. Stir in fresh lime juice and nutritional yeast (if using).Serve:
Serve hot with your favorite garnishes like avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, and extra lime juice.
Notes:
This chili thickens as it sits—it's even better the next day!
You can also add spinach or kale in the last 30 minutes for extra greens.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.