Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with family and friends. Combining tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, zesty green chiles, and an array of spices, this chili brings warmth and satisfaction in every bowl. Whether you choose to prepare it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or using an Instant Pot, this versatile dish guarantees a delightful meal that your loved ones will crave again and again. With its healthy ingredients and customizable toppings, it’s a nutritious option that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Juice from 1/2 small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until softened for about 3–5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with diced green chilies. Stir in ground cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, paprika, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Drain and rinse great northern beans using a strainer.
- Measure out a big ladleful of the beans. Add them to a food processor along with a splash of broth from the soup. Puree until smooth if desired; this step helps achieve that creamy texture!
- Add both pureed beans and whole beans back into the soup pot along with corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat once cooked through. Stir in sour cream and shredded cooked chicken until well combined.
- Garnish each bowl with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg