White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe
Comforting White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe featuring chicken, white beans, mild spices, and a creamy broth.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans white beans cannellini or great northern, drained and rinsed
- 1 can green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Optional: corn jalapeno, lime juice
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Onion and Garlic
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and slightly golden. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 2: Add the Spices
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let the spices bloom for about 30 seconds. This step builds deep flavor.
Step 3: Add Chicken and Broth
- Place the chicken into the pot and pour in chicken broth. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Add Beans and Chilies
- Stir in white beans and green chilies. Let the chili simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Step 5: Shred the Chicken
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
Step 6: Make It Creamy
- Lower the heat and stir in cream cheese or heavy cream until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- This White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe gets better as it sits, so don’t rush it.