Ultimate Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe
Warm your soul with this Ultimate Easy White Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, white beans, and zesty spices. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors with minimal prep time. Enjoy each comforting spoonful topped with fresh ingredients for an inviting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, and rinse the beans.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the pot along with white beans, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks before returning it to the chili.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg