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White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe easy

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This White Bean Chicken Chili is creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor. Made with simple pantry staples like white beans, shredded chicken, green chilies, and spices, it's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy nights. Serve it over rice, in wraps, or enjoy as is for a soul-warming bowl of comfort.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken use rotisserie for a shortcut
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
  • lime juice for brightness

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in green chilies, shredded chicken, and white beans. Mix well to coat everything in spices.
  • Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes on low heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese or Greek yogurt until the chili is creamy. Do not boil.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve hot topped with fresh herbs, avocado slices, shredded cheese, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute with coconut milk or dairy-free cream cheese. Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep, and let the chili rest before serving to enhance its flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 790mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, Chili, comfort food, one pot, White Bean
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