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Healthy White Chicken Chili

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and nutritious dish of white chicken chili featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chilies, perfect for chilly weather.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cream or a dairy-free alternative
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish


Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until soft.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Shred the chicken in the pot.
  4. Stir in the green chilies, white beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Finally, stir in cream and heat through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Adjust the spices according to taste. For extra texture, top with crispy tortilla strips or serve with cornbread.