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The Best White Chicken Chili

A creamy, flavorful chili made with tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Beans
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the white beans, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
  3. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado, and sour cream.
  2. Enjoy your delicious white chicken chili!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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