Description
A hearty white chicken chili made with tender chicken, beans, and a blend of spices for a flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot, season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot and shred using two forks.
- Add white beans and diced green chilies to the pot. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- Experiment with different types of beans for varied textures.
- Serve with toppings such as avocado, cheese, or tortilla chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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