Description
Comforting white chicken chili delivers a hearty southwestern embrace with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and mild green chilies. Spicy warmth and rich flavors invite you to savor each delightful spoonful of this soul-soothing Mexican-inspired classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 large onion
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 4 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime (for juice)
Instructions
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then sauté onions until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and jalapeños, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cube chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot, cooking until they start to brown.
- Sprinkle cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and drain the white beans, adding them to the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream, creating a rich and creamy texture.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the chili.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Let the chili rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño seeds or using different peppers like poblano or green chiles for varied flavor profiles.
- Enhance protein options by substituting chicken with turkey, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach during the simmering process.
- Create a lower-fat version by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and reducing heavy cream quantity for lighter consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg