Description
This creamy white bean chicken chili recipe is a warm and hearty dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Featuring tender chicken, nutritious great northern beans, and a blend of spices, it promises a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and delicious. With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, you can enjoy this dish as a main course or appetizer. Top it off with fresh avocado, cilantro, or crunchy tortilla chips for an added flavor twist. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead, this chili is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 cans green chiles
- 1½ cups corn (canned or frozen)
- 2 (15.9-ounce) cans great northern beans
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and diced onion; sauté until chicken is cooked through and onion is translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in green chiles, corn, beans, broth, and seasonings; stir well.
- Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado slices or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg