Description
Learn how to make a delicious and comforting Easy White Chicken Chili that is perfect for any weeknight dinner. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups (1200 ml) (1.2 liters) chicken broth
- 3 (15 ounce (425 g)) cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (4 ounce (113 g)) cans chopped green chiles
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 g) chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
- 1/2 cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese, or to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm up the olive oil in a Dutch oven on medium heat. Sauté the chicken, onion, and garlic in the heated oil until both sides of the chicken are golden, approximately 5 minutes.
- Move the chicken to a cutting board and dice it into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the diced chicken back into the Dutch oven. Pour in the chicken broth, add the rinsed cannellini beans, green chiles, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer and let it cook until the chicken is completely done, for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Distribute the chopped cilantro into 4 serving bowls. Serve the chili over the cilantro and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add salt to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier choice, opt for low-sodium chicken broth to reduce the overall sodium levels in the dish.
- Add a smoky twist by using smoked paprika or chipotle powder instead of or alongside cayenne pepper.
- Try mixing in different beans like black beans or pinto beans for a unique variation on this chili recipe.
