Description
White chicken chili brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a hearty, creamy blend of tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles that warms you from the inside out. Packed with bold southwestern flavors, this chili delivers a satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings when comfort calls.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced green chilies
Base and Seasonings:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.
- Introduce 1 pound diced chicken breasts to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken turns completely white and opaque.
- Pour in 2 cans of drained white beans, 1 can diced green chilies, and 4 cups chicken broth. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the mixture.
- Increase heat to high and bring the chili to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to low heat. Simmer uncovered for precisely 20 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Quickly stir in ½ cup sour cream and ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese until completely melted and incorporated.
- Transfer the chili into serving bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender meat in your chili.
- Drain and rinse canned white beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use hot green chilies instead of mild ones.
- Make this dish dairy-free by substituting coconut cream for sour cream and skipping the cheese, or use vegan cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 9-11 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg