Description
A comforting and creamy chili with a zesty kick, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Juice from ½ small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftovers)
- Optional garnishes: Fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, avocado
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the diced green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drain and rinse the great northern beans. For a creamier texture, puree a big ladleful of beans with a splash of broth in a processor until smooth.
- Add the pureed beans, the rest of the whole beans, and corn to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the sour cream and shredded cooked chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangy twist or lower fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chili, white chicken chili, comfort food, quick meals, weeknight dinners