Description
Easy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With tender chicken, white beans, and zesty green chiles simmered in a rich broth, this chili delivers a satisfying flavor experience that warms the soul. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, then add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the cumin and chili powder for about a minute before adding the chicken back into the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and mix in the white beans and green chiles. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt until fully combined before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg