Description
A creamy, hearty white bean chicken chili with bold spices and wholesome ingredients. Quick to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 poblano or jalapeño peppers, diced (optional)
2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup frozen corn (or canned)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pot. Add diced onion and peppers; sauté until soft.
2. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Stir for 1 minute.
3. Mix in green chiles, beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Blend 1/3 of the soup and beans, return to pot for thickening.
5. Add shredded chicken and corn. Simmer for 10–15 more minutes.
6. Stir in yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
Optional toppings: avocado, cheese, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
For vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip chicken.
To freeze: cool completely and store in airtight containers up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: white bean chicken chili, cozy chicken chili, creamy chili, easy chili