Description
Hearty White Chicken Chili brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen with creamy, spicy goodness. Generous portions of tender chicken, white beans, and green chilies create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Tortilla strips
- Jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a substantial pot over medium-high heat, sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and toast until aromatic, releasing its vibrant flavor profile, about 45-60 seconds.
- Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, and oregano into the pot, stirring continuously to prevent burning and allow spices to bloom intensely.
- Gently fold shredded chicken, white beans, and roasted green chilies into the spiced mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, creating a rich and hearty liquid base for the chili.
- Increase heat to generate a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal preference.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls and embellish with preferred garnishes like fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Swap chicken for plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh to create a delicious vegetarian version of this hearty chili.
- Consider using low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and customize the dish’s flavor profile.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach during the simmering process.
- For a creamier texture, stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream just before serving to enhance richness without overwhelming the chili’s core flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg