Ultra Quick Chicken Chile and White Bean Stew
Warm up your weeknight meals in no time with this Ultra Quick Chicken Chile and White Bean Stew! Bursting with bold flavors and ready in just 25 minutes, this hearty one-pot recipe combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and vibrant diced green chiles for a comforting yet zesty twist. Seasoned with a fragrant blend of ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano, this stew packs a punch of smoky spice while staying soulful and satisfying. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s a low-stress dinner that’s big on flavor yet light on prep. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright and refreshing finish, and serve it up hot to feed the whole family. Ideal for fans of quick dinners, cozy soups, and healthy comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cups Cooked rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 4-ounce can Canned diced green chiles
- 2 15-ounce cans Cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 1 Fresh lime (cut into wedges, optional for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced green chiles, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano, stirring to coat the onions and garlic in the spices.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Stir in the shredded chicken and cannellini beans. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 8-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 9085 mg | 395% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 180.4 g | 361% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 703 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 29.8 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 5232 mg | 111% | |
*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.
