Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of creamy white chicken chili, a perfect blend of tender chicken, zesty green chilies, and aromatic spices. This crowd-pleasing dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste buds. Ideal for chilly nights or gatherings, it’s a delightful hug in a bowl that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Prepare ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent.
- 3. Cook chicken: Add chicken breasts to the pot and cook until lightly browned on both sides.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and add white beans; bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5. Add spices: Stir in cumin, chili powder, and diced green chilies; let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 6. Finish with creaminess: Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg