Description

This White Bean Chicken Chili is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty spices. Perfect for a quick dinner or cozy meal, it’s easy to prepare and packed with taste. Enjoy the delightful combination of ingredients that makes this chili a must-try for all food lovers!

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
½ medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
32 ounces chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans cannellini or white northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup yellow corn tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
½ cup roasted hatch chiles
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup monterey jack cheese
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
chopped avocado
sliced jalapeño
lime wedges

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook until browned, stirring frequently.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Add ground cumin and dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, white beans, crushed tortilla chips, corn kernels, roasted Hatch chiles, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes until the chili thickens.
Ladle into bowls, topping with Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and chopped avocado.
Serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For added spice, include more jalapeños or hot sauce.
Can be made ahead and reheated, as flavors deepen over time.
Top with your favorite fresh ingredients for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 370
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1190mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg