Description
A comforting and hearty Classic White Chicken Chili recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner. This creamy and flavorful chili is loaded with tender chicken, white beans, and spices, topped with cheese and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
For the White Chicken Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in white beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding sour cream.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
