Description
This creamy and comforting White Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, hearty beans, mild green chiles, and a blend of spices simmered together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this chili is easy to prepare and enhanced with a touch of sour cream for richness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained
- 2 (4-ounce) cans mild green chiles with juices
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 4 minutes until they become soft and translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth. Add the drained great Northern beans, mild green chiles with their juices, diced chicken breasts, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through.
- Incorporate sour cream carefully: To avoid curdling, place the sour cream in a small bowl. Slowly add about ½ cup of the hot chili to the sour cream, stirring to temper it and loosen the consistency. Once combined, pour this mixture back into the pot and stir well to evenly incorporate the sour cream throughout the chili.
- Serve: Once mixed, your white chicken chili is ready to enjoy. Optionally garnish with toppings such as shredded cheese, cilantro, or avocado as preferred.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, stir in up to ¼ cup of cornmeal at the end of cooking and simmer until desired thickness is reached.
- You can substitute the great Northern beans with cannellini or navy beans if preferred.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by choosing hot green chiles or adding extra chili powder.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze beautifully for future meals.
