Description
This Easy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and creamy dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner. Packed with tender chicken, beans, and flavorful spices, it’s a satisfying meal that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- 4 oz reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Add ingredients: Add shredded chicken, beans, green chiles, chicken broth, and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top each serving with shredded cheese and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- Adjust spice level by varying cayenne to suit your taste.
- For a creamier version, stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese or Neufchâtel near the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 241 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
