White Chicken Chili
This creamy White Chicken Chili is packed with flavor and easy to make on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot. Using leftover chicken makes it a quick and satisfying meal for busy weeknights!
Servings: 5
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 4 oz cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ small lime juiced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 15 oz cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie or leftover)
- Topping Suggestions:
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large (5-6 quart) pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Build the Flavor: Stir in the chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Beans: Drain and rinse the beans. For a creamier texture, blend a large ladleful of beans with a splash of broth in a food processor until smooth (optional).
- Simmer the Chili: Add the pureed beans, whole beans, and corn to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Finish the Chili: Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and shredded chicken.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Yields about 6 cups (serving size: ~1 ¼ cups).
Blending some of the beans creates a thicker, creamier texture.
Can be made ahead and reheats well for leftovers.
Blending some of the beans creates a thicker, creamier texture.
Can be made ahead and reheats well for leftovers.