Description
Scrumptious White Chicken Chili is a delightful twist on traditional chili, featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with white beans and zesty green chilies. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, bursting with flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Enjoy it topped with fresh cilantro and served alongside crispy tortilla chips for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until browned on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Return chicken to the pot along with white beans, green chilies, cumin, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg