Best White Chicken Chili
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Best White Chicken Chili
Description
Best White Chicken Chili starts by pureeing part of the white beans with chicken broth to create a natural thickener for the chili's base. Onions, bell peppers, and jalapeño are sautéed in olive oil to build a fragrant foundation. Garlic and spices including cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, and kosher salt are toasted to deepen flavor. The pureed beans and broth are added and simmered to meld the flavors.
Shredded chicken, whole white beans, green chiles, and corn are stirred in and heated through. Fresh cilantro and lime juice finish the chili with brightness and balance. Serving options include toppings like avocado slices, extra jalapeño, cilantro, and shredded cheese for added creaminess and heat.
The recipe notes that various white beans like cannellini, Great Northern, or navy beans work well, with slight differences in texture and size. The pureed beans contribute body without dairy, though cream cheese or sour cream can be added for extra creaminess. This chili has moderate spice but can be adjusted with cayenne pepper. Chickpeas can be substituted for beans if preferred.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces green chiles
- 4 cups chicken see tips above, shredded
- 2 (15-ounce) cans White beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- avocado for garnishing
- jalapeño
- cilantro
- cheese
Instructions
- Blend the white bean mixture. Blend one cup of the white beans with one cup of the chicken broth in food processor. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or even mash the beans with a fork, and then stir them with the broth. Set this aside.
- Cook the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the aromatics. Add the garlic and spices and stir for another minute, toasting the spices.
- Simmer. Add the chicken broth and pureed bean mixture and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the rest. Stir in the green chilies, chicken, corn, white beans, and chopped cilantro. Simmer for a couple of minutes, until it's warmed through. Then add the lime juice and give it another stir.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings such as avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and cheese before serving.
Notes
- Cannellini, Great Northern, or Navy beans can be used interchangeably depending on preferred texture and size.
- Pureeing beans thickens the chili naturally without added dairy; cream cheese or sour cream can be added for extra creaminess if desired.
- The chili is mildly spicy; add cayenne pepper (¼ to ½ teaspoon) for more heat if preferred.
- Chickpeas can substitute for the white beans for a similar texture and protein content.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1171mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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