Description
White bean chicken chili is a comforting dish that warms your soul and tantalizes your taste buds. With tender chicken simmered in a creamy white bean sauce, this chili combines savory spices and bright flavors for an irresistible meal. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, its inviting aroma will have everyone flocking to the dinner table. Easy to prepare and highly adaptable, this recipe promises satisfaction for both family dinners and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and add drained beans; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in green chiles and let simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg