Easy White Chicken Chili
Cozy up with a warm bowl of Easy White Chicken Chili, a quick and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This comforting chili combines tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and sweet kernels of corn in a flavorful broth infused with green chiles, garlic, and a blend of spices like cumin and oregano. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a 30-minute simmer, this recipe is a one-pot wonder that’s both simple and satisfying. A splash of fresh lime juice adds a zesty finish, while optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips elevate each serving. Whether you're feeding a crowd or craving leftovers, this 30-minute white chicken chili will quickly become a go-to classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces green chiles, diced (canned)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 15-ounce cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- to taste sour cream (optional, for serving)
- to taste shredded cheese (optional, for serving)
- to taste tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the diced green chiles and stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and frozen corn.
Season with ground cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the chili on low for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop the flavors.
Stir in fresh lime juice just before serving.
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with optional garnishes such as cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, or crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 888 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*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.
