Description
Mexican-inspired white bean chicken chili delivers hearty comfort in one delicious bowl. Robust spices and tender chicken create a satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
Beans and Liquid:
- 3 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (cannellini, great northern, or navy), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chilies
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Corn
- Jalapenos
- Cayenne pepper
- Cream cheese
- Tomatillos
- Poblano peppers
- White corn tortilla chips
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, allowing onions to become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and aromatic spices, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release intense flavor profiles for about 45-60 seconds.
- Gently incorporate shredded chicken, carefully fold in white beans, and integrate diced green chilies with prepared chicken broth, elevating heat until liquid reaches a robust bubbling state.
- Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to meld and develop complex flavors for 18-22 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent potential scorching.
- Calibrate seasoning with precise salt and pepper measurements, then brighten overall taste profile by adding fresh lime juice for balanced acidity.
- Transfer chili to serving bowls, artfully garnishing with vibrant chopped cilantro, dollops of creamy sour cream, and scattered shredded cheese for textural contrast and visual appeal.
Notes
- Enhance the chili’s richness by using homemade chicken broth for deeper flavor complexity.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chili quantities or adding jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese options.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg