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Easy White Chicken Chili
Easy White Chicken Chili combines shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano into a hearty, mildly spiced stew. The chili features a balance of tender chicken and creamy beans, brightened by lime juice and fresh cilantro. This warming dish is flexible for varied thickness and topped with optional garnishes like avocado or cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced
- 30 ounces White beans rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces green chiles diced
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth (depending on how thick you want your chili)
- lime juice of 1
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 cups chicken or shredded cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- avocado shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, slices, optional toppings
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the white beans, green chiles, chicken broth, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, oregano, chicken, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Ladle chili into bowls and serve with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
922mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7.3mg
(8%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
5.4mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 922mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5.4mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.