Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and green chilies in a mildly spiced, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it features a blend of aromatic spices and finishes with a touch of sour cream and lime juice for a zesty creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans green chilies
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Beans and Veggies
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Final Additions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Spices: Pour in the chicken broth and add the green chilies, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together to combine well.
- Incorporate Beans and Corn: Mash or blend a portion of the white beans with some broth to thicken the chili’s consistency, then return this mixture to the pot. Add the whole beans and corn, stirring everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer: Bring the chili to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 to 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken slightly.
- Finish with Creaminess: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream and the cooked, shredded chicken to imbue the chili with creaminess and rich flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish as desired with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, and tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level to suit your palate.
- Using a rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor but cooked shredded chicken from any method works well.
- For a thicker chili, mash more beans or reduce broth slightly.
- Garnish with toppings like cilantro, cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips for added texture and taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and often taste better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
