Description
White Chicken Chili is the ultimate cozy dish, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. This comforting recipe features tender chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and zesty spices that create a warm, inviting flavor. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your spice preference, this chili will surely impress your family and friends. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 fresh green chilies, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 oz cream cheese or sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Sprinkle in cumin and oregano before adding chicken breasts; stir to coat chicken with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and add drained cannellini beans; bring to a gentle simmer.
- After 20 minutes, remove chicken from the pot; shred using two forks and return to the chili.
- Stir in cream cheese or sour cream until melted; finish with lime juice for an extra zing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg