This thick and hearty Bacon Ranch White Chicken Chili is filled with great northern beans, chicken, green chiles, ranch seasoning, and bacon for a meal that is super delicious, but incredibly easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs
Servings: 8people
Calories: 522kcal
Equipment
Slow Cooker
Ingredients
2poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs
16ouncesHurst Hambeens Great Northern Beans(1 package)
1oniondiced
14ounceschopped green chiles(2 large cans)
6cupschicken broth
6tablespoonsranch seasoning mix(2 envelopes)
6clovesgarlicpressed or minced
1cupheavy cream
1/2cupcrispy crumbled bacon
Topping Ideas (optional)
chopped cilantro
chopped green onions
sharp cheddar cheesegrated
sour cream
Instructions
Rinse the Hurst's Hambeens and sort any debris out.
Layer the beans, onion, garlic, chicken thighs, green chiles, and ranch seasoning in the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the top.
Cook on high for 6 hours.
Once done, the chicken will be tender and the beans will be easily mashed with a fork. Shred the chicken and then stir in the heavy cream slowly until completely combined.
Sprinkle the crispy crumbled bacon over the top.
Serve in bowls hot, and top with your choice of sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and green onion. Enjoy!
Notes
*The Hurst Hambeens come with a flavor packet. You can add this in with the ranch seasoning to give the soup an extra meaty burst of flavor, or set it aside for use another time.