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A bowl of savory white chicken chili topped with fresh cilantro

Proven way to grow your best White Chicken Chili

This recipe guides you through making a delicious white chicken chili, starting with essential prep work and moving through cooking and serving to ensure a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • avocado diced
  • jalapeño sliced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook and shred the chicken breasts, then drain and rinse the cannellini beans.
  2. Dice the onion and mince the garlic for sautéing.
Cooking the Chili
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, cannellini beans, chicken broth, and diced green chilies to the pot, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Finishing and Serving
  1. Stir in the sour cream and fresh cilantro just before serving.
  2. Serve the white chicken chili warm, garnished with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, or sliced jalapeño.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices. This chili tastes even better the next day, so consider making it ahead of time!