Description
A comforting and hearty White Bean Chicken Chili packed with tender chicken, vibrant beans, and creamy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed to ½-1 inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic (about 3 small cloves)
- 2 cans green chiles
- 1½ cups canned or frozen corn, drained
- 2 (15.9-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and diced onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, allowing it to become fragrant.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the heavy cream. Mix well.
- Cover and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream for an extra touch of creaminess.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
Enhance each bowl with avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or crispy tortilla chips for crunch. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, white bean, chicken, comforting, healthy