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White Bean Chicken Chili

Creamy white chicken chili made with shredded chicken, white beans, mild green chiles, and warm spices. Easy to make on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) mild diced green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (or rotisserie)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Equipment

  • Large pot For stovetop chili
  • Wooden spoon For stirring
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • whisk For cream cheese and sour cream
  • Slow cooker (optional) For crockpot method

Method

  • Sauté onion in oil 4–5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth, white beans, and green chiles. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Lower heat. Melt in cream cheese if using, then whisk in sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth. Add lime juice to taste.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Mash 1 cup beans for thicker chili. For slow cooker: add everything except dairy and lime; cook on Low 4–5 hours. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and lime juice just before serving.
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