Description
Comforting 5-ingredient white chicken chili delivers hearty southwestern warmth with minimal effort. Quick preparation meets rich flavor, inviting home cooks to savor a delicious meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
Optional Toppings:
- Diced avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped red onions
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Crumbled tortilla chips
- Fresh jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Pour chicken stock into a spacious pot, creating the foundational liquid for the chili.
- Add shredded chicken, white beans, and salsa verde to the stock, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Sprinkle ground cumin across the mixture to infuse robust, warming flavor throughout the dish.
- Activate medium heat, allowing the liquid to gradually warm and transition into a gentle simmer.
- Maintain consistent low bubbling for approximately 20 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent ingredient settling.
- Assess the chili’s flavor profile, cautiously introducing salt and black pepper to enhance overall taste complexity.
- Verify the chicken is thoroughly heated and ingredients have harmoniously blended.
- Transfer the steaming chili into serving bowls, preparing for presentation with optional garnishes like cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado.
- Serve immediately while the chili maintains optimal temperature and robust flavor characteristics.
Notes
- Swap canned beans for freshly cooked ones to control sodium levels and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra richness to the chili.
- Customize heat levels by selecting mild, medium, or spicy salsa verde depending on personal preference.
- Boost nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers or spinach during the simmering process for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg