Description
A simple and flavorful white chicken chili recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in cannellini beans, great northern beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for at least 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors have melded.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a creamier chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before simmering.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, easy chili, chicken recipe, quick dinner, comfort food