Description
White chicken chili is the perfect comfort food to warm your soul on chilly days. This creamy, flavorful dish features tender chicken, hearty cannellini beans, and a zesty blend of spices that come together in a delightful bowl of goodness. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit various dietary preferences, this white chicken chili will impress your family and friends alike—making it a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 4-5 minutes). Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot; cook until no longer pink outside (6-8 minutes).
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over chicken; stir well. Pour in chicken broth, beans, and green chiles. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg