Description
This comforting and vibrant White Chicken Chili is the ultimate quick-fix dinner for busy weeknights. Featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles, this dish offers a light yet satisfying flavor profile. Inspired by home-cooked classics, it requires no heavy cream, relying instead on the natural starch of the beans for a velvety texture. It is a family-friendly, protein-rich meal that comes together in just minutes, making it a perfect, customizable bowl of warmth for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
30 ounces white beans, rinsed and drained (cannellini or navy beans)
4 ounces canned diced green chiles
3 to 4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeno, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the white beans, diced green chiles, cumin, and chili powder, stirring to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve warm, topped with your favorite garnishes like cheese, cilantro, or avocado.
Notes
To thicken the chili, mash a small portion of the beans with a fork or potato masher directly in the pot before adding the chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe is naturally dairy-free if toppings are omitted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg