White Bean Chicken Chili
This creamy White Bean Chicken Chili is comfort food at its finest—creamy, hearty, and full of flavor. Flexible for stovetop or crockpot, and perfect for the whole family.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans white beans rinsed and drained (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
Creaminess Options
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Spices
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
- shredded cheese
- crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in beans, green chiles, and broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in shredded chicken, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let simmer 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. For extra creaminess, whisk in sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Check for seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
- Ladle into bowls, top with cilantro, lime, cheese, or chips.
Notes
To thicken naturally, mash a few beans in the pot. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk. Don’t overcook rotisserie chicken or the texture suffers. Add dairy at the end to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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