Description
The Best White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and casual gatherings. This creamy dish features tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, and zesty green chilies, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your soul. With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can whip up this delicious meal in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro or shredded cheese to suit your taste. Whether you’re using leftover rotisserie chicken or cooking from scratch, this chili recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Juice of ½ small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover)
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3–5 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced green chilies, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drain and rinse great northern beans; blend one ladleful with a splash of broth for creaminess.
- Add both whole and pureed beans along with corn to the pot; bring to a simmer for 15–30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt along with shredded chicken until well combined.
- Serve hot garnished with toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg