Description
This creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices. It’s a delightful twist on traditional chili, perfect for cozy nights, and is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Shredded cheese (optional, for serving)
- Avocado slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.
- In the same pot, add diced onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add white beans and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits. Return seared chicken to the pot, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred or chop it, and return it to the pot. Add corn and stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Squeeze in lime juice before serving.
- Ladle chili into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and top with shredded cheese and avocado slices if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips or cornbread.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes