Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is the perfect dish for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends. This comforting recipe offers a harmonious blend of flavors, bringing warmth to your table in just about 45 minutes. Whether you use leftover chicken or rotisserie, this chili is easily adaptable for stovetop, slow cooker, or instant pot cooking methods. Topped with fresh cilantro, avocado, and cheese, each bowl promises a delightful experience that warms the soul.
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 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Juice from 1/2 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)
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Sauté onion in olive oil over medium-high heat until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Rinse and drain great northern beans. For creaminess, puree a portion with some broth.
- Add both whole and pureed beans along with corn to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and shredded chicken until well combined.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg