Quick White Chili
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Quick White Chili, a comforting, one-pot dinner perfect for busy weeknights! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chilies in a rich, flavorful broth seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and oregano. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a short simmer, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes. Customize this chili with optional heavy cream for added creaminess, or garnish with fresh cilantro and shredded cheese for a vibrant, indulgent finish. Whether you're craving a cozy meal or need an easy crowd-pleaser, this Quick White Chili delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 15-ounce cans Canned white beans (e.g., Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 4-ounce can Canned diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken, white beans, chicken broth, and diced green chilies to the pot. Stir to combine.
Season with ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
For a creamier consistency, stir in the heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve warm in bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 600 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 4274 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 179.5 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2692 mg | 57% | |
*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.
