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CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Creamy White Chicken Chili

A comforting and creamy white chicken chili perfect for a cozy dinner. Enjoy the rich flavors of chicken, beans, and chiles in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 454 g boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 g onion chopped
  • 2 g garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 can great Northern beans 15.5-ounce cans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can chicken broth 14.5-ounce can
  • 2 can chopped green chiles 4-ounce cans
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin adds warmth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano for flavor
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper for seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne for a bit of heat
  • 1 cup sour cream for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream adds richness

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook chicken, onion and garlic together, stirring, for about 10-15 minutes. Chicken should reach 165 F (74 C).
  2. Add beans, broth, green chiles and all the seasonings. Bring to a boil; turn down the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes.
  3. Take the pan off the heat. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until the broth is evenly creamy.
  4. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

This creamy white chicken chili is perfect for a cozy night in. Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking or add a squeeze of lime for a fresh twist.