Award Winning Chicken Chili

Name: Award Winning Chicken Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 285 min
Total time: 785 min
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

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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!

Recipe by ASweetGemini

Published on April 3, 2019

Bowl of chicken chili on a blue napkin, garnished with cheese.

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

13 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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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

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.
Combine chicken, cooking liquid, white beans, hominy, onion, green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and chicken bouillon in a slow cooker. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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 Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 866mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 15mg	77%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 640mg	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.