The Best White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili is creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor, thanks to loads of spices and green chiles.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 15- oz cans great white northern beans drained and rinsed
- 3-4 chicken breasts cooked and diced
- 1 cup corn kernels optional
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- shredded cheddar cheese cilantro, or lime juice for topping
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring often, for 7 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and oregano, and sauté for another minute. Stir in the white beans, chicken, corn, green chilies, chicken broth, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to continue simmering, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, blend the butter and flour. Add the mixture to the chili and stir until it thickens, about a minute. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Add more broth to thin the chili, if desired.
- Stir in the cream. Serve hot, topped with cheese, cilantro, and lime juice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 1021mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg