White Chicken Chili
A cozy bowl of comfort featuring tender chicken and creamy white beans, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (great northern or cannellini)
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, avocado slices, shredded cheese, or sour cream
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by dicing it into bite-sized pieces or shredding if using rotisserie chicken.
- Sauté the onions in a large pot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes, then add minced garlic and stir for another minute.
- Cook the chicken in the pot with a sprinkle of salt and pepper until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the white beans and green chiles, mixing to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Thicken the chili by mashing some beans and stirring them back in if desired.
- Serve the chili in warm bowls with your choice of toppings.
Notes
This chili can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop after thawing overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, comfort food, healthy chili