Description
A comforting and flavorful White Chicken Chili Recipe that is creamy and hearty. This easy chili is packed with tender shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and a blend of spices, finished with a touch of citrus for brightness. Perfect for a cozy dinner or gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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For the White Chicken Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (such as Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro and shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the white beans, green chiles, shredded chicken, and corn. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream and heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes, then stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and shredded cheese.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans with a spoon or blend a small portion before adding the cream.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
