4.6 from 129 votes
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili blends shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and sweet corn in a creamy broth flavored with spices like chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon. The sauce is thickened with a flour roux and milk, creating a smooth texture that complements the tender chicken and vegetables. Toppings such as avocado, tomatoes, cheddar, and sour cream add freshness and richness when served.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
198 kcal
Course:
Soup, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 White beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 sweet corn drained, canned
- 2 chicken breast cooked and shredded
- any desired toppings avocado, diced tomato, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Sprinkle flour over veggies and stir. Cook 2 minutes. Raise temperature to medium-medium high. Slowly stream chicken broth into the pot, whisking as you go. Continue stirring until the sauce has boiled and thickened. Reduce heat to low.
- Add in spices, milk, beans, corn, and chicken.
- At this point, the chili is done once everything is warmed through! Do not boil it once the milk has been added.
- Serve with any desired toppings.
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Notes
- Substitute half and half or heavy cream for milk to create a richer chili.
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1028mg
(43%)
Potassium
356mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1028mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.