Description
Warm Mexican-inspired spicy white chicken chili delivers comfort and zest in one hearty bowl. Creamy white beans, tender chicken, and bold spices create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
Beans and Tomatoes:
- 3 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) cans Great Northern beans
- 2 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) cans black beans
- 28 ounces/794 grams can diced tomatoes
- 4 small cans green chilies
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 – 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup jalapenos, diced
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped jalapenos
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, sautéing diced jalapeños, onions, and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper into the vegetable mixture. Incorporate tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to develop deep, rich flavors.
- Pour in white beans, chicken broth, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, and roasted green chilies. Thoroughly blend all ingredients, creating a harmonious base for the chili.
- Gently place whole chicken breasts into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are completely submerged. Bring the pot to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, covering and simmering for 30 minutes.
- Carefully extract chicken breasts from the pot, using two forks to shred the meat into tender, bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the simmering chili and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
- Dial down the heat by removing jalapeno seeds or using milder green chilies for a family-friendly version.
- Create a low-sodium alternative by using reduced-sodium chicken broth and limiting added salt.
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken or shredded turkey for a quicker preparation method.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra beans or incorporating quinoa for a more nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg