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White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili in 25 Minutes for Cozy Nights

Delight in this quick and comforting White Chicken Chili, perfect for busy evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use extra-virgin for richer taste.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Low-sodium recommended.
For Bulk & Flavor
  • 2 cans White beans Drained.
  • 1 can Mild green chiles With juices.
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts Diced.
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned.
  • 2 teaspoons Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour cream Tempered.
  • 1/4 cup Cornmeal Optional.

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add drained white beans, mild green chiles, and diced chicken breasts. Mix in corn, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Temper sour cream by mixing it with hot chili broth until smooth. Stir this mixture into the pot.
  6. Adjust consistency by adding cornmeal or more broth as desired, simmering a few more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, always temper sour cream before adding it to the chili. Consider using shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal prep.

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