Description
A creamy and zesty white chicken chili that’s quick to make and perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Juice of ½ small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, avocado for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced green chilies, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, oregano, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain and rinse the great northern beans in a strainer.
- For a creamier texture, take a ladleful of the beans and blend with a splash of broth in a food processor until smooth. This step is optional but recommended!
- Add both the pureed beans and whole beans, along with the corn, to the soup pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and shredded chicken.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips, if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg