White Chicken Chili
A simple, comforting, and delicious white chicken chili that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken (boneless, skinless)
- 1 can White beans (Great Northern, cannellini, or navy beans)
- 1 can Green chiles (canned, mild or hot)
- 1 Onion (sweet onion)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 4 cups Chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Heavy cream or Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
- Optional: Lime juice (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and shred or chop.
- Sauté the onion: Add to the same pot with a pinch of salt and cook until soft.
- Add the green chiles and cumin: Stir in and cook for another minute to release aromas.
- Combine everything: Add chicken broth, shredded chicken, and drained beans. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Optional – Make it creamy: Stir in cream or yogurt if desired.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning, adding lime juice if desired.
- Finish and serve: Ladle into bowls and top with garnishes!
Notes
Garnish with cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, or lime juice. Serve with cornbread or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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