Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a heartwarming dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chilies into a delicious bowl of comfort. This versatile recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings and can be easily prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a rich blend of spices, you can create a creamy chili that’s not only satisfying but also healthy. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, avocado, and tortilla chips for an unforgettable meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 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 (rotisserie or leftover chicken)
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in diced green chilies and spices; season to taste.
- Rinse beans; puree a portion with some broth for a creamier texture.
- Add both pureed and whole beans along with corn to the pot; simmer uncovered for 15-30 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and cooked chicken until well combined.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like cilantro, cheese, and avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg