Description
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy White Chicken Chili, a comforting and creamy dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy families or gatherings, this recipe utilizes leftover rotisserie chicken, making it a quick and convenient option when time is tight. With a delightful blend of spices, tender beans, and fresh ingredients, each bowl is a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it’s easily customizable with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or tortilla chips. Ready in under an hour, this chili not only satisfies cravings but also offers nutritious benefits packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ small lime, juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover)
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Rinse beans and optionally blend some for a creamier texture.
- Add both whole and pureed beans along with corn to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt along with shredded chicken.
- Serve hot and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg