White Bean Chicken Chili
White Bean Chicken Chili is your ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, hearty dish blends tender chicken, creamy white beans, zesty green chiles, and aromatic spices into a bowl of warmth and flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners or game nights, it’s easy to prepare and sure to delight everyone. Top with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for an extra delicious finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts and cumin, stirring well. Pour in chicken broth to cover the chicken. Simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred using two forks; return it to the pot along with white beans and green chiles.
- Simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, consider incorporating corn. - Adjust the heat level by selecting mild or spicy green chiles. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days.