Description
This creamy white chicken chili is packed with lean protein, beans, and zesty spices—delivering a hearty, nutritious comfort meal in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (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
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, beans, green chiles, and diced chicken. Stir well.
- Add corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with ½ cup of hot chili liquid to temper. Stir the mixture back into the pot and mix until creamy and smooth.
Notes
Temper sour cream to prevent curdling. Use Greek yogurt as a protein-rich alternative. Chili thickens as it sits—perfect for next-day meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 603mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, healthy comfort food, high protein, easy chili recipe, dairy optional