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White Bean Chicken Chili


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty and warming white bean chicken chili that combines tender chicken, creamy beans, and flavorful spices, perfect for cozy nights and gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed to ½-1 inch pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (approximately 3 small cloves)
  • 2 cans green chiles
  • 1½ cups canned (drained) or frozen corn
  • 2 (15.9-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Chopped cilantro, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken and diced onion; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  4. Incorporate the remaining ingredients, except for the heavy cream, and stir thoroughly.
  5. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and optional chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve with toppings like avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of green chiles or add cayenne pepper. If the chili is too thin, consider adding a cornstarch slurry to thicken it.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chili, comfort food, chicken, white beans, easy recipe, hearty meal