Description
Ghostly White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy beans, and a blend of flavorful spices to warm your soul on chilly nights. With its rich texture and smoky heat, this hearty dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can adjust the spice levels or add your favorite toppings to make it uniquely yours. Serve it with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for an elevated meal experience. Enjoy this creamy chili that promises to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, sauté onions for about 3–4 minutes until translucent; add garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in green chiles and spices; sauté for one minute.
- Return chicken to the pot; add beans, corn, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken back into the pot; stir in sour cream and cheese until melted.
- Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg