Creamy White Chicken Chili: A Hearty Dinner
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A hearty and creamy white chicken chili perfect for families. This recipe is designed to bring you closer, one delicious meal at a time.
- Author: Lena Maxwell
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, cannellini beans, and diced green chilies. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in half-and-half or heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for your desired level of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: Approximately 400
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg