Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of comfort with this delightful White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe. Bursting with flavor, this hearty dish features tender chicken, creamy great northern beans, and sweet corn, all simmered in a savory broth seasoned to perfection. Ideal for cozy evenings and gatherings alike, this chili is not only easy to prepare but also nutritious—packed with protein and fiber. Customize it with your favorite toppings or serve it alongside rice or tortilla chips for a complete meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe will soon become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed to ½-1 inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic (about 3 small cloves)
- 2 cans green chiles
- 1½ cups canned (drained) or frozen corn
- 2 (15.9-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add cubed chicken and diced onion; sauté until chicken is cooked through and onion is translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine green chiles, corn, beans, chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder; mix well.
- Cover the pot and let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like avocado or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg