Description
Easy White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table. With tender chicken, hearty white beans, and a blend of spices, this chili is perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. It’s simple to prepare and highly customizable, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned white beans (Cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice onion and bell pepper; mince garlic; chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken: Cook chopped chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder until no longer pink (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in beans and broth: Add rinsed beans and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate cream: Gently stir in heavy cream and simmer for about 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro or avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg