Creamy White Chicken Chili: Easy & Hearty Mexican-Inspired Recipe

Preparation time: 10 Cooking time: 30 Easy - for beginners Serves: 8

Description

Discover how to make a comforting and flavorful creamy white chicken chili with this easy-to-follow recipe. Packed with tender chicken, white kidney beans, and a medley of aromatic spices, this hearty chili brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs) cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 C chopped onions
  • 1 C diced celery
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp each ground cumin and dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 C all-purpose flour
  • 3 C chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 oz) evaporated 2% milk
  • 2 cans (19 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilies
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 C light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick soup pot over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until no longer pink. Add onions, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.

  • Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, and coriander to chicken. Mix well and cook for 1 more minute. Add flour and stir until chicken is well coated. Stir in broth and evaporated milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

  • Add navy beans, green chilies, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to chicken mixture. Reduce heat to med-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove chili from heat. Stir in sour cream and cilantro.

8 servings 309 cal; 4.1 fat; 9.3 fiber

Tags

White chili  · Chicken chili  · Creamy chili  · Easy recipe  · Hearty  · Comfort food  · Mexican inspired  · Chicken  · White beans  · Green chilies  · Chili powder  · Cumin  · Weeknight meal  · Soup  · One pot

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