Description
Warm up with this delightful White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe, a creamy and zesty dish that brings comfort and flavor to any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, this chili is quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. The combination of tender chicken, great northern beans, and vibrant spices creates a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings for an extra touch of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.
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 (optional)
- 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 onion is translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add green chiles, corn, great northern beans, chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder; mix well.
- Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream if desired.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, cilantro, cheese, or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg