Description
Warm up with this comforting and creamy White Chicken Chili that’s packed with flavor and easy to make. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd!
Ingredients
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For the White Chicken Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- salt and black pepper to taste
- juice of 1 lime
- chopped cilantro and shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne (if using); cook for 1 minute.
- Add the white beans, shredded chicken, green chiles, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream, cook for 5 more minutes without boiling.
- Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve warm, topped with cilantro and shredded cheese.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mash some of the beans before adding.
- You can also add corn or diced jalapeños for more texture and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
