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White Chicken Chili

A creamy and flavorful chili made with chicken, white beans, and green chilies, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Beans
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can green chilies diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for serving
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Ingredients
  1. Stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the white beans, green chilies, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer
  1. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier chili, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper to taste.

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