Description
Hearty Southwest White Chicken Chili brings zesty southwestern flavors to your dinner table with creamy white beans and tender chicken. Comfort meets spice in this satisfying one-pot meal that delivers rich, bold taste you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (2 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) shredded chicken
Vegetables and Beans:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (4 ounces / 113 grams) cans green chilies, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons southwest seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, sautéing diced onions until translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and southwest seasoning, allowing aromatics to bloom for 60 seconds while continuously stirring.
- Incorporate diced green chilies, chicken broth, and shredded cheese, gently raising temperature until mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels, creamy cannellini beans, and tender shredded rotisserie chicken, maintaining a steady low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Brighten the chili with fresh lime juice and vibrant chopped cilantro, then remove from heat source.
- Swirl in cool, tangy sour cream until thoroughly integrated, creating a luxurious and creamy texture.
- Transfer to serving bowls, garnishing with additional fresh cilantro sprigs and zesty lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Swap rotisserie chicken with grilled or baked chicken breasts for a fresher, leaner protein option.
- Reduce dairy content by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier twist.
- Dial up the heat by adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for spice lovers who crave extra kick.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing chicken with extra beans or plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh for a hearty alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg