Description
Hearty White Bean Chicken Chili brings Southwestern comfort to dinner tables with its robust blend of tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty spices. Warm, satisfying flavors invite you to savor each spoonful of this soul-soothing Mexican-inspired classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
- 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoons (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 (14.5 ounce/430 milliliters) can chicken broth
- 1 (18.75 ounce/530 grams) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
- 1 (16 ounce/450 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, incorporating tomatillos, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and aromatic spices including oregano, coriander, and cumin, bringing the mixture to a robust simmer.
- Reduce heat and allow the liquid to gently bubble, developing deep flavor profiles for 8-10 minutes.
- Carefully fold in tender, pre-cooked chicken pieces, creamy white beans, and sweet corn kernels, ensuring even distribution throughout the simmering liquid.
- Let the ingredients meld together, heating thoroughly for an additional 7-9 minutes, allowing the chili to thicken and develop a rich, harmonious consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, calibrating the flavor balance to your preference.
- Ladle the steaming chili into warm bowls, serving immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chiles or adding jalapeños for spice enthusiasts.
- Swap chicken with turkey or plant-based protein for alternative dietary preferences.
- Use dried beans instead of canned for reduced sodium and more authentic texture, just soak overnight and cook separately before adding.
- Enhance flavor depth by roasting tomatillos and chiles before incorporating into the chili for a smoky, complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg