Black and White Bean Chicken Chili

Warm up your dinner table with this hearty and flavor-packed Black and White Bean Chicken Chili! This quick and easy chili recipe combines tender chunks of chicken, creamy black and cannellini beans, and a zesty kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered in a perfectly spiced broth infused with smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano. Sweet bursts of corn and a splash of lime juice add vibrant balance to every bite. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot dish is a weeknight favorite that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Top it off with fresh cilantro, melty shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream for a finishing touch, and serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips to scoop up all the goodness. This crowd-pleasing chili is the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights, tailgates, or anytime you crave a bowl of bold, savory satisfaction.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cubed chicken breasts to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides but not fully cooked through.

Step 5

Stir in the black beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth.

Step 6

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Add the corn kernels to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Remove the pot from heat and let the chili cool slightly. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1858.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1971.3

Total Fat 70.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 445.6mg	0%
Sodium 3557.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 183.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 577.0mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 4181.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.5%

Protein: 37.6%

Carbs: 29.9%