Description
White chicken chili is a comforting and creamy dish that warms the soul on chilly days. Tender pieces of chicken, hearty white beans, and a blend of spices come together in this crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings or game day. With a splash of lime juice and your choice of toppings, every bowl promises a delightful explosion of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chicken pieces along with cumin and chili powder. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink (approximately 7–10 minutes).
- Add white beans and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for flavors to meld.
- Mix in green chiles and lime juice; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg