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Creamy White Chicken Chili

A comforting and creamy white chicken chili made with tender white meat chicken, aromatic vegetables, great northern beans, and a touch of cream for richness.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: corn chips, sliced jalapeños, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add chopped chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced green chiles, great northern beans, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with corn chips, sliced jalapeños, and hot sauce if desired.

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding the cream. Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level. Garnishes like corn chips and jalapeños add texture and extra flavor.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 75