The Best White Chicken Chili
Indulge in the warmth of The Best White Chicken Chili, a comforting dish that blends tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a medley of spices. This bowl of goodness is perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings, offering rich flavors with a hint of heat. Garnish it with fresh cilantro or avocado for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups canned white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the chicken breasts with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken with two forks.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot along with white beans, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and stir well.
- Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg