Easy White Bean Chicken Chili
This cozy, family-friendly white bean chicken chili is quick, nourishing, and made with pantry staples. Creamy, flavorful, and satisfying without being heavy — perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Potato Masher
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) mild green chiles
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, lime wedges, or crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, beans, and green chiles. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or back of a spoon to mash some of the beans in the pot to naturally thicken the broth.
- Stir in shredded chicken and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or yogurt. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken and canned beans for a 30-minute dinner. To make vegetarian, replace chicken with extra beans or roasted cauliflower. For a slow cooker version, add all ingredients except sour cream and cook on low for 6 hours, then stir in sour cream before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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