White Bean Chicken Chili
Elevate your cozy dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful White Bean Chicken Chili! Packed with tender chunks of chicken, creamy cannellini and great northern beans, and a zesty kick from green chilies, this recipe is a perfect blend of comfort and spice. Simmered in a savory broth that’s seasoned with smoky paprika, cumin, and oregano, this dish balances bold, aromatic flavors with the brightness of fresh lime juice and cilantro. Ready in just over an hour, this one-pot wonder is easy to make and bursting with texture and taste. Serve it with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips for a comforting meal that will please the whole family. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, this protein-packed chicken chili is sure to become a favorite. Keywords: White Bean Chicken Chili, chicken chili recipe, comforting dinner, one-pot chili, hearty soup, easy weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 4-ounce cans canned diced green chilies
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream, for serving
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for serving
- 2 cups tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika, cooking for another 2 minutes to blossom the spices.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the canned diced green chilies, cannellini beans, and great northern beans.
Continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to marry the flavors.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve the chili hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream, some shredded cheese, and a side of tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1179 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1412 mg | 30% | |
*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.
