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White Chicken Chili

This simple White Chicken Chili is loaded with flavor from delicious cannellini beans, tender chicken and a rich and creamy broth. It's so comforting for a cold night in, yet light enough to enjoy even when the sun is out.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut in small cubes
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 32 ounce chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added (2 containers)
  • 42 ounce cannellini beans or Great Northern, drained and rinsed (3 cans)
  • 4 ounce chopped green chiles (1 can)
  • ½ cup half and half
Toppings
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 1 lime cut in wedges
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Using a potato masher or fork, mash one can of the beans until smooth. This will help to make the chili a bit thicker and creamier.
  2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken, onion, salt, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, stir and cook until the chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the broth and green chiles then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add the mashed beans, and the other 2 cans of beans. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the half and half cream and cook for an 5 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with cheese, jalapeno peppers, lime and cilantro.

Notes

  • Leftovers will last 3-4 days in the fridge. Let it cool down fully in the pot before transferring to an airtight container and refrigerating. You can reheat either in the microwave, or on the stovetop over medium heat.
  • This recipe is perfect for freezing! It'll last 4-6 months frozen. You can freeze in individual servings, or all in one large container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 738mg (31%) Potassium 503mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 331IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 242mg (24%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 738mg 31%
Potassium 503mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 331IU 7%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 242mg 24%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.