Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy White Chicken Chili, a creamy and hearty dish perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe combines shredded chicken, white beans, and zesty green chilies simmered in a flavorful broth crowned with toppings like cheese and avocado. Ready in just 45 minutes, you can prepare it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this chili is not only delicious but also packed with protein, making it a healthy choice that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ small lime, juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover)
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and diced green chilies. Add ground cumin, cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Drain and rinse great northern beans. For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the beans with a splash of broth.
- Add both whole and blended beans along with corn to the pot. Simmer for 15-30 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and shredded chicken until combined.
- Serve hot garnished with cilantro, cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg