Description
Hearty white chicken chili delivers pure comfort straight from Southwestern kitchens, packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a gentle pepper kick that warms your soul from first spoonful. Spice levels can dance between mild and bold, letting your personal taste buds guide this delicious adventure through classic regional flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 can white beans, drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced green chilies
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop 1 whole onion and mince 2 garlic cloves. Sauté them in a large pot over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of shredded chicken, 1 can of white beans, 1 can of corn, and 1 can of green chilies to the pot. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of oregano over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Increase heat to high and bring the chili to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer at 180°F for exactly 20 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Turn off the heat and quickly stir in 1 cup of sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheese until completely melted and incorporated.
- Ladle the hot chili into serving bowls, ensuring each portion gets a good mix of ingredients.
- Garnish with optional toppings like extra cheese, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños if you desire extra zest.
Notes
- Fresh jalapeños can replace green chilies for extra heat, but remove seeds to control spiciness.
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly as a quick shortcut for shredded chicken, saving prep time.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier version without losing creamy texture.
- Let the chili simmer longer than 20 minutes to develop deeper, richer flavor profiles and allow beans to soften completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg