Description
Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of White Chicken Chili, a creamy delight that’s perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, zesty spices, and hearty beans, creating a comforting dish that will warm your soul. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up this delicious meal that promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin powder. Cook until golden brown on all sides (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the drained white beans and green chilies. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg