Description
Spicy and comforting, white chicken chili delivers a hearty Mexican-inspired meal packed with protein and bold flavors. Creamy beans, tender chicken, and zesty spices combine for a satisfying dinner that will warm souls and delight taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams) white beans (Great Northern or cannellini)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 ounces / 113 grams) diced green chilies
Spices and Liquid:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing diced onions until they transform into a translucent, soft texture, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for about 60 seconds.
- Carefully place whole chicken breasts into the pot, allowing them to develop a golden-brown exterior on each side, roughly 5-7 minutes per surface.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, incorporating green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Elevate the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce flame to a gentle simmer, allowing the liquid to quietly bubble for 20 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches complete doneness.
- Extract chicken breasts from the pot and deconstruct them using two forks, creating tender shredded meat, then return the pieces back into the simmering liquid.
- Fold white beans and corn into the mixture, stirring thoroughly and allowing ingredients to meld together for an additional 5-10 minutes until completely heated.
- Transfer the vibrant chili into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and deeper flavor complexity.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and create a healthier version of the chili.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra white beans or substituting half the chicken with quinoa for vegetarian adaptation.
- Choose Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative to sour cream, reducing calories while maintaining creamy texture and adding protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg