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Creamy White Chicken Chili

This white chicken chili recipe simmers tender chicken chunks with white beans, green chiles, and spices in a creamy broth for a comforting, flavorful meal that's ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 334
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 15.5 oz each great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 4.5 oz chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Fresh cilantro lime wedges, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the drained white beans, green chilies, salt, cumin, oregano, white pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let cook for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until completely incorporated.
  6. Return the pot to low heat and warm through for about 5 minutes, being careful not to boil (which could cause the dairy to separate).
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 888mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g
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