Easy White Chicken Chili

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This white chicken chili has a wonderful flavor and is especially good for a quick and hearty meal on a cold winter day. This recipe was given to me by a good friend and co-worker. It is the best!

Submitted by EPHESIS
Updated on October 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 5 ¼ cups chicken broth

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.

    Overhead of three pieces of chicken cooking with onions in a dutch oven.

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  2. Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cut into 1-inch pieces.

    Overhead of cooked chicken getting cut into small pieces on a cutting board.

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  3. Return chicken pieces to the Dutch oven. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.

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  4. Divide cilantro among 4 bowls. Ladle chili over cilantro and top with cheese.

    Overhead of cooked white chicken chili in a dutch oven with cilantro and cheese on a cutting board off to the side.

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  5. Season with salt to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

466 Calories
12g Fat
53g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 2726mg 119%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 14g 51%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 35g 69%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 250mg 19%
Iron 6mg 35%
Potassium 329mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.