Description
Hearty white chicken chili delivers comfort in a bowl, combining tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty green chiles for a soul-warming meal. Spices dance with rich broth, creating a balanced dish that promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can white beans
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup green chiles
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice onion, mince garlic, and chop jalapeños, preparing all ingredients before cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken, let rest for 5 minutes, then shred using two forks.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, jalapeños, and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional minute to bloom spices.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and add white beans, simmering for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, allowing the chili to thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.
Notes
- Prep Ingredients Ahead: Dice, mince, and chop all ingredients before starting to cook for a smooth, stress-free cooking experience.
- Perfect Chicken Sear: Pat chicken breasts dry before cooking to achieve a golden-brown exterior and lock in juicy flavors.
- Spice Blooming Technique: Toast cumin and oregano briefly to intensify their aromatic qualities and deepen the chili’s overall taste profile.
- Creamy Consistency Hack: If the chili seems too thick, gradually add more chicken broth to reach desired consistency without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg