Creamy White Chili Chicken Recipe
Warm your soul with this delightful creamy white chili chicken, packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy family nights or game day gatherings. With a rich flavor profile and customizable toppings, it’s comfort food at its finest!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cans (4 oz each) mild green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; cook until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Brown the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to the pot. Cook until browned (4-5 minutes per side).
- Combine ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, drained beans, and green chiles. Stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken; shred it with two forks and return to the pot. Stir well.
- Serve hot with sour cream or yogurt and sprinkle cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg