White Chicken Chili
A cozy and comforting dish made with chicken, creamy beans, and a flavorful mix of spices, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cans white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and spices.
- Add the chicken broth and bring everything to a simmer.
- Once simmering, reduce heat and mix in your cream or sour cream for richness.
- Add lime juice for brightness and serve hot, topped with cheese and cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a thicker chili, let it simmer a bit longer or add more beans. You can use a slow cooker for this recipe as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg