White Chicken Chili
Indulge in a warm bowl of White Chicken Chili, the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. This creamy dish features tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich broth infused with spices, green chilies, and cannellini beans, making it both flavorful and satisfying. With versatile serving options that allow you to customize each bowl with toppings like avocado and lime, this chili is sure to be a hit at your table. Plus, it’s simple to prepare—whether on the stove top or in a slow cooker—so you can enjoy a hearty meal without fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup half and half
- 2 (15.5 oz.) cans cannellini beans (drained)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 (4 oz.) cans mild green chilies (undrained)
- 1 ½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast
- Salt/Pepper
- 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn (drained; can substitute frozen corn)
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- Lime wedges
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- Fritos
- Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese for serving
Instructions
- Combine seasoning blend ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; add onions and jalapeños—sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half until smooth.
- Blend a portion of the beans with broth until smooth; return to pot.
- Mix in seasonings, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, green chilies, and corn. Bring to a boil.
- Add seasoned chicken; simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred chicken and stir back into the chili along with cream cheese until melted.
- Adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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