Description
Hearty and creamy white chicken chili made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, and green chiles, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
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- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1–2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
- 1.5–2 pounds boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half (or non-dairy milk)
- Lime juice to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground cumin, oregano, green chiles, chicken broth, white beans, and chicken to the pot.
- Simmer gently, covered, for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken to shred and use an immersion blender to puree about 1 cup of the beans in the pot.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot, add milk and season with salt, lime juice, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the beans; adjust lime juice and salt to taste for balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg