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White Chicken Chili

A creamy and flavorful chili made with chicken, white beans, and green chilies, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Beans
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 cans white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can green chilies diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for serving
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Ingredients
  1. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the chicken broth, white beans, and green chilies. Bring to a boil.
Simmer and Finish
  1. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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