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Description
A creamy and flavorful white chicken chili made easily on the stovetop. This recipe focuses on simple ingredients and comforting flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, diced green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and the second can of diced green chiles.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream and heat through, but do not boil.
- Stir in fresh cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- This chili can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup/Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg