Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• •3 tasse (24 ounces; 680 g) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth (see notes)
• •2 (0.18-ounce; 5 g each) packets sazón sin achiote seasoning, see notes
• •1 c. à café Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume
• •1 c. à café ground cumin
• •3 /4 teaspoon ground coriander
• •1 /2 teaspoon dried oregano
• •1 /2 teaspoon onion powder
• •1 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
• •3 (15.5 ounces; 439 g each) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed, divided
• •2 (4-ounce; 113 g each) cans mild diced green chiles, undrained
• •1 (4-ounce; 113g) can hot diced green chiles, undrained
• •3 pounds (136 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 large thighs)
• •2 c. à soupe finely chopped cilantro tender stems and leaves), plus more leaves for garnish
• •2 c. à soupe (30 ml) fresh lime juice from 1 medium lime, plus lime wedges for serving
• •1 c. à café fish sauce
• •Shredded sharp white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• •Sour cream
• •Tortilla chips
• •Pickled red onions

Method

1. 1.In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, whisk together chicken stock or broth, sazón, salt, cumin, coriander, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder until combined.
2. 2.Stir in 2 cans of beans and mild and hot diced green chiles. Nestle chicken thighs, skin side up, into bean mixture in an even layer.
3. 3.Cover and cook on LOW until chicken is very tender and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers at least 175°F (80°C) and up to 195°F (90°C), about 5 hours.
4. 4.Use tongs to transfer chicken to a cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Remove and discard skin and bones. Shred meat using 2 forks.
5. 5.In slow cooker, use a large fork or potato masher to mash about half of the beans until smooth. Return shredded chicken and add remaining 1 can of beans to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and fish sauce.
6. 6.Ladle chili evenly into serving bowls.. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, pickled red onions, cilantro leaves, and lime wedges, if desired.