Description
Warm white chicken chili brings comfort straight from your kitchen, packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a gentle spice kick. Grab some tortilla chips and savor this hearty, soul-soothing meal that makes dinner feel like a cozy hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans white beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 pound shredded cooked chicken, 2 drained cans of white beans, 1 drained can of corn, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon chili powder to the pot.
- Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for exactly 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Turn off the heat and swirl in 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup shredded cheese until completely incorporated and smooth.
- Taste the chili and sprinkle salt and pepper as needed to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot chili into bowls and serve immediately for maximum comfort and warmth.
Notes
- Chicken tenderness matters most, so poach or shred rotisserie chicken for the most tender meat.
- Fresh corn adds sweetness and crunch, but frozen works perfectly fine when fresh isn’t available.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding diced green chilies for extra zip.
- Dairy-free friends can swap sour cream and cheese with coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a similar creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg