White Chicken Chili Recipe
A comforting and flavorful white chicken chili recipe with tender chicken, creamy broth, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a cozy meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans diced green chilies 10 ounce each, undrained
- 2 cans cannellini beans 15 ounce each, rinsed and drained
- 1 can chicken broth 32 ounce
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shredded. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in the diced green chilies (undrained), rinsed and drained cannellini beans, ground cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Bring the chili back to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
This white chicken chili is incredibly versatile. Feel free to add corn, a squeeze of lime juice, or different types of beans for variations. It's great for meal prep!