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White Chicken Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A creamy and flavorful white chicken chili perfect for cozy meals, packed with beans, chicken, and spices.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

vegetables

  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped (about ½ cup))
  • 2 garlic cloves garlic (finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder))

liquid

  • 2 1/2 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 (juice from)
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 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 left-over chicken*))

garnishes

  • Fresh cilantro
  • shredded cheese
  • tortilla chips
  • green onions
  • avocado

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  • Add broth, chilies, spices, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-30 minutes.
  • Puree a portion of beans with some broth, then add whole beans and corn to the pot. Cook for 15-30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and shredded chicken. Serve garnished with cilantro, cheese, avocado, and chips.

Notes

For a creamier texture, puree some beans before adding to the soup.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chili, comfort food

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 900mg