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Easy White Chicken Chili

A delightful twist on traditional chili featuring shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and a creamy base, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) For a creamier texture.
  • Chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic in a little oil until they soften and become fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Before serving, stir in the sour cream and cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Notes

This chili tastes even better the next day, so make a batch for quick lunches. Serve with warm tortillas or cornbread.