Description
Hearty white bean chicken chili delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Southwest flavors with creamy texture. Spicy, rich ingredients meld together, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz/425 g) white beans
- 1 large onion
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups (32 fl oz/946 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 can (4 oz/113 g) diced green chiles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic, preparing them for a flavor-packed chili base.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Add diced onions and sauté until translucent and fragrant, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Incorporate minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring to toast the spices and develop deep flavors.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform cooking and tender meat.
- Add chicken to the pot, cooking until exterior turns white and begins to brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced green chiles, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing chicken to cook completely and flavors to meld.
- Drain and rinse white beans, then fold them into the simmering chili.
- Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, letting beans absorb the rich, spiced broth.
- Stir in heavy cream, creating a luxurious, creamy texture and softening the chili’s bold flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein and quicker cooking time.
- Toast spices briefly to enhance their aromatic compounds and deepen the chili’s overall flavor complexity.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to personal preference.
- For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg