White Chili Chicken
This creamy, comforting White Chili Chicken blends tender chicken, white beans, and green chilies in a lighter, cozy chili that’s perfect for weeknights, family meals, or meal prep. It’s mild, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, oregano, and chili powder to bloom the spices.
- Add shredded chicken, beans, green chilies, and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add lime juice if desired. Serve with toppings like cheese, avocado, or tortilla strips.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half. For dairy-free, use coconut milk. Optional add-ins include corn, lime juice, and cilantro. Great for meal prep and freezes well.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
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