Description
This creamy white chicken chili is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring shredded chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices simmered in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a comforting meal, it combines the mild heat of jalapenos and green chilies with the smoothness of sour cream and cheese toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ chopped jalapeno
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups shredded chicken (about 3 chicken breasts)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ cup sour cream
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
- Salsa
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1 cup chopped onion and ½ chopped jalapeno, cooking until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add liquids and chicken: Stir in 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, and 1 cup heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add beans, chilies, and spices: Mix in 3 drained 15-ounce cans of white beans, 2 cans of diced green chilies, 1 tablespoon cumin, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, and ½ teaspoon oregano. Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with sour cream and serve: Remove the pot from heat and let the chili sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir in ½ cup sour cream until blended. Serve topped with shredded cheese, additional sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, and salsa as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, increase the jalapeno or cayenne to taste.
- Leftover chili thickens as it cools; add a splash of chicken broth or milk when reheating if needed.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding.
- Substitute heavy whipping cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Gluten-free if all ingredients used are certified gluten-free.
