Description
This White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken and creamy beans with a medley of spices. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this chili is not just a meal but an experience that warms the soul. Its unique flavor profile will delight everyone at your table, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed to ½-1 inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic (about 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 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup heavy cream or a plant-based alternative
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add cubed chicken and diced onion; sauté until chicken is cooked through and onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in green chiles, corn, drained beans, chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder; stir well.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in heavy cream (or alternative).
- Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado slices or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg