Description
A warm and comforting white chicken chili that blends tender chicken, creamy beans, and spices for a delightful meal perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Juice from ½ small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Shredded cheese, for garnish
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Green onions, for garnish
- Avocado, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, around 3 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth, diced green chilies, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and let it simmer for a moment.
- Drain and rinse the great northern beans. For creaminess, blend a scoop of the beans with a splash of broth until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Add the pureed beans, whole beans, and corn to the pot. Simmer uncovered for about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt along with the shredded chicken. Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Notes
This chili can be made in advance and stored in the fridge. Consider customizing the spice levels and bean types based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken chili, comfort food, cozy recipe, white chicken chili, easy chili recipe