Description
This Classic White Chicken Chili is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for a cozy night in. Loaded with tender chicken, beans, and flavorful spices, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed or shredded)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn
For serving:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté onions: Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink on the outside.
- Add seasonings and beans: Stir in green chiles, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Add beans, chicken broth, and corn.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- This chili works great with leftover rotisserie chicken.
- To make it spicier, add a diced jalapeño or more chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
