Description
This creamy white chicken chili is a flavorful, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, great Northern beans, and a blend of spices in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a hearty meal, this chili is loved for its smooth texture and balanced heat, making it a crowd-pleaser for family and friends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe to have everything ready before cooking.
- Cook Chicken and Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, chopped onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add Beans and Spices: Stir in the rinsed beans, chicken broth, chopped green chiles, salt, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Incorporate Creaminess: Remove the chili from heat and stir in the sour cream and heavy whipping cream until fully combined and the chili is creamy.
- Serve: Serve the chili hot and enjoy its rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- For extra heat, you can increase the amount of cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños.
- To make it lighter, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding the sour cream and cream.
- Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
