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White Chicken Chili

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This White Chicken Chili is a comforting, quick meal that combines tender chicken, white beans, and creamy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1-2 green chiles sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cans (15 ounces) white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream or sour cream
For the Toppings
  • 0.25 cups fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime wedged
  • 0.25 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cups tortilla chips or strips

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1-2 sliced green chiles. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of oregano. Cook for an additional minute.
  4. Introduce 1 pound of chicken breasts and 3.5 cups of chicken broth; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in 2 cans of drained white beans and cook for 5-7 minutes. Optionally mash some beans for creaminess.
  7. Add 1.5 cups of frozen corn and 0.5 cups of heavy cream, stir well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Serve topped with lime juice, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash about one-third of the white beans for creaminess. Adjust spices and toppings to your preference.

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