Ultimate Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
This creamy white chicken chili is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for chilly days. It's packed with tender chicken, white beans, and spices, making it a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans white beans cannellini or great northern, thoroughly drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup corn
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- to taste fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- to taste lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken, allow to cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and add rinsed white beans, diced green chilies, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Ladle chili into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and cilantro for added flavor.