Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This versatile recipe allows you to use leftover chicken, making it a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love. With its rich, creamy texture and a blend of spices, this chili warms the soul and satisfies your hunger. Whether you choose to cook it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot, you’ll have a delicious bowl of comfort ready in no time. Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or shredded cheese for an extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 4 oz cans diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 small lime, juice from
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 15 oz cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or left-over chicken)
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drain and rinse the beans; puree one ladleful with a splash of broth until smooth (optional).
- Add pureed beans back to the pot along with whole beans and corn. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in sour cream and shredded chicken until combined.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg