Description
White chicken chili brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a perfectly spiced broth that feels like a hug from grandma. Simmering this classic comfort meal takes just minutes, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknight dinners that everyone will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chilies
Liquid and Beans:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Garnishes:
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Chop 1 lb boneless chicken breasts into cubes, dice 1 medium onion, and mince 2 garlic cloves while preheating a large pot over medium heat (375°F).
- Sauté chicken cubes, onion, and garlic in the pot for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until chicken turns completely opaque and loses its pink color.
- Pour 2 cans (15 oz) of drained great northern beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth, and 2 cans (4 oz) chopped green chilies into the pot.
- Add 1 tsp each of salt, ground cumin, and dried oregano, plus ½ tsp black pepper and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Increase heat to high and bring the entire mixture to a rolling boil, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, then simmer uncovered for exactly 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to slightly reduce.
- Remove pot from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup sour cream and ½ cup heavy whipping cream until completely incorporated.
- Ladle the chili into serving bowls and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro if you prefer extra garnish.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer a richer, more tender meat that stays moist during cooking.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy whipping cream with half-and-half or milk, and use low-fat sour cream.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild, medium, or hot green chilies based on your spice tolerance.
- Make this dish gluten-free by ensuring your broth and spices are certified gluten-free, which works perfectly for sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg