Description
Creamy, cozy, and incredibly easy — this White Chicken Chili is a lighter, one-pot twist on traditional chili. Packed with shredded chicken, white beans, and mild green chiles, it’s a family favorite for busy weeknights or comforting weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced or shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and mostly cooked through.
3. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
4. Add green chiles, white beans, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 minutes uncovered.
6. Mash some beans in the pot to thicken the chili naturally.
7. Stir in sour cream and cheese until smooth. Do not boil after adding dairy.
8. Add lime juice, taste, and adjust seasonings.
9. Serve hot with toppings of choice like cilantro, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
To make dairy-free, omit sour cream and cheese or use plant-based versions.
To make spicy, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
For freezer storage, omit dairy until reheating to prevent curdling.
Garnish with shredded cheese, lime wedges, cilantro, or tortilla strips for presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 65mg