Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of White Bean Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional chili. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, white beans, and a touch of spice, it’s a satisfying meal that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and shredded cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion until softened. Add garlic, green chiles, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken and beans: Stir in shredded chicken, white beans, and chicken broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish the chili: Reduce heat, add sour cream and half-and-half. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot topped with cilantro, avocado, and cheese.
Notes
- To save time, use rotisserie chicken.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use milk instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
