Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles in a rich broth, making each bowl a satisfying delight. Whether you choose to make it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot, this recipe is flexible enough to fit any busy lifestyle. Serve it garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips for an extra touch of flavor. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this chili is not just delicious but also nutritious!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 heaping cups cooked shredded chicken
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened (3-5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth and spices including cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Drain and rinse the great northern beans; blend a portion with a splash of broth until smooth for creaminess.
- Add both pureed and whole beans along with corn to the pot; simmer uncovered for 15-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and shredded chicken until well combined.
- Serve hot garnished with cilantro, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg