Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting White Chicken Chili, a flavorful twist on traditional chili. This easy stovetop recipe is hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the White Chicken Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
For Serving:
- Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add ingredients: Stir in white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Finish the chili: Add frozen corn, cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve: Top with cheese, sour cream, and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Adjust chili powder and jalapeños to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
