Description
This One-Pot White Chicken Chili is a hearty and creamy dish made with tender chicken, white beans, green chilies, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, it’s cooked entirely on the stovetop, combining simple ingredients into a flavorful and satisfying chili with a touch of lime and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes, ensuring they are partially cooked through.
- Add Spices and Chilies: Stir in the diced green chilies, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to coat the chicken and onions evenly.
- Add Beans, Broth, and Corn: Pour in the drained cannellini beans, low-sodium chicken broth, and frozen corn. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer Chili: Cover the pot partially and simmer the chili uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld together.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in the sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Let the chili simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to warm through and blend flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish the chili with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the cannellini beans before adding them to the pot.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time; if doing so, reduce the simmering time accordingly as the chicken is already cooked.
- Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce according to your heat preference.
