5 from 438 votes
Best White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili blends shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, corn, and spices with a creamy broth thickened by a pureed bean mixture. Aromatics like onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic build flavor. Lime juice and cilantro brighten the dish, while garnishes such as avocado, jalapeño, and cheese add freshness and texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
420 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
% 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.