Description
White Chicken Chili is a delightful and creamy twist on the classic chili, perfect for cold nights or cozy gatherings. This quick and healthy dish combines tender chicken, hearty white beans, and zesty green chilies for a comforting meal that is both satisfying and nutritious. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious recipe that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Top it with avocado, cheese, or cilantro to elevate the flavors even more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14-ounce cans) great Northern beans (drained)
- 2 (4-ounce cans) mild green chiles (with juices)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth, add drained beans, green chiles (with juices), diced chicken, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- To add creaminess, temper sour cream with hot chili before stirring back into the pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg