How to Make Easy White Chicken Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

White chicken chili is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for those chilly nights when you just want to curl up with a warm bowl of soup. This easy white chicken chili recipe is a great option for a quick and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor and hearty ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.

Made with simple ingredients like chicken, white beans, and a creamy base, this white chicke...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Return chicken pieces to the Dutch oven. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Divide cilantro among 4 bowls. Ladle chili over cilantro and top with cheese.
  • Season with salt to serve.
  • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 2726mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 250mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 329mg