White Chicken Chili Recipe
A creamy and flavorful White Chicken Chili made with tender chicken breasts, great Northern beans, mild green chiles, and a blend of warming spices. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for chilly days and is easily prepared in one pot with creamy sour cream stirred in for richness.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup, Chili
- Method: Simmering, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained
- 2 (4-ounce) cans mild green chiles with juices
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
Spices
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook for about 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Add Ingredients and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the drained great Northern beans, mild green chiles with their juices, diced chicken breasts, and corn kernels. Season the mixture with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Incorporate Sour Cream: To prevent curdling, take about ½ cup of the hot chili and mix it into the sour cream in a small bowl until smooth. Then stir this mixture back into the pot, ensuring it is well combined and creamy. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful white chicken chili!
Notes
- Use mild or medium green chiles according to your spice preference.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- Serve with optional garnishes such as chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, or avocado slices.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it lower fat, substitute sour cream with a light or Greek yogurt alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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