Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender chicken pieces, creamy great northern beans, and a mix of vibrant spices, this chili is not only nourishing but also quick to make. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a hearty meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners, gatherings with friends, or meal prep for the week. Customize it with your favorite toppings or enjoy it as is; this chili promises satisfaction in every bowl.
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and diced onion; sauté until chicken is cooked through and onions are translucent (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate green chiles, corn, great northern beans, chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder; mix well.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Optionally garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg