Description
White chicken chili is a warm and comforting dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty green chiles. This hearty chili is ideal for chilly evenings or game day gatherings, bringing everyone together with its rich flavors. Simple to prepare and customizable, it’s a delightful meal that can be topped with fresh cilantro or avocado for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
- 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz each), rinsed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cumin and chili powder until well-combined.
- Mix in drained cannellini beans and diced green chiles.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired; serve garnished with cilantro or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg