Ultimate Chicken Chili Recipe: A Flavorful Winner

Ingredients

• One whole chicken weighing 2 to 3 pounds
• Approximately 6 cups of water for covering
• Three 15.5-ounce cans of drained white beans
• Two 15.5-ounce cans of drained hominy
• Finely chopped large onion
• Two 4-ounce cans of chopped green chiles
• Three minced cloves of garlic
• Two teaspoons of ground cumin
• A dash of dried oregano, adjust to preference
• Two cubes of chicken bouillon, adjust to preference
• One 8-ounce package of shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Step 1

Place the chicken in a large pot, cover it with water, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, which usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Once done, remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool down. Remember to keep the flavorful cooking liquid for later use. Once the chicken has cooled enough, shred it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the shredded chicken, reserved cooking liquid, white beans, hominy, diced onion, chopped green chiles, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and chicken bouillon. For an extra boost of flavor, cover the mixture and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight, allowing all the ingredients to meld together beautifully.

Step 3

The next day, set the slow cooker to Low and let the chicken and bean concoction cook for around 4 to 4 1/2 hours, filling your home with delicious aromas. When ready to serve, sprinkle each individual portion with shredded Monterey Jack cheese for a gooey and cheesy finish. Enjoy this hearty and comforting dish with your loved ones!