Southwestern White Chili

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Warm up your taste buds with this comforting Southwestern White Chili, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional chili. This creamy dish combines tender shredded chicken, cannellini beans, poblano peppers, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, creating a bold and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings. A splash of heavy cream adds a luscious texture, while fresh lime juice and cilantro lend a zesty, herbaceous finish. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it with shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate Southwestern experience!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large poblano pepper, diced
• 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (4 oz each) green chilies, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium lime, juiced

📝 Instructions

8 steps

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

2. Add the diced onion and poblano pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

4. Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chilies, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh lime juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

7. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

8. Serve the chili hot in bowls. Optional garnishes include shredded cheese, sour cream, additional cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (478.2g)

Calories		454
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.3 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	6.2 g	31%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		121 mg	40%
Sodium		813 mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate		26.8 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	7.2 g	26%
	Total Sugars	4.8 g
Protein		46.9 g	94%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		92 mg	7%
Iron		4.8 mg	27%
Potassium		1037 mg	22%

*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: 883 cal (33.3%%)

Protein: 1130 cal (42.5%%)

Carbs: 642 cal (24.2%%)