Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth to your table and delight to your palate. This easy-to-make recipe features tender shredded chicken, creamy beans, and a medley of spices that create a rich, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Whether you choose to prepare it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot, this chili is versatile and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cheese, or crunchy tortilla chips. Packed with protein and fiber, this hearty meal not only satisfies hunger but also makes excellent use of leftover chicken. Get ready to enjoy a wholesome bowl of deliciousness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 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
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3–5 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced green chilies. Add spices (cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Rinse beans; optionally puree some with broth for creaminess.
- Stir both pureed and whole beans into the pot along with corn. Simmer uncovered for 15–30 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and shredded chicken until 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: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg