White Bean Chicken Chili
This White Bean Chicken Chili is a heartwarming, satisfying meal that combines tender pieces of chicken, creamy white beans, and a beautiful blend of spices. It's flavorful, filling, and easy to make. Plus, it's healthy, full of protein and fiber.
Servings 8
Calories 265.2kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed (if desired) and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 2 15.5 oz cannellini beans (cans) drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper to taste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- hot sauce optional
Thicken: Optional
- ¼ cup milk (to make it also creamier)
- 2 tablespoons tablespoons cornstarch
For the Garnish:
- Freshly chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and jalapeno peppers to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until they are softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the chicken to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, cayenne, oregano, and smoked paprika ensuring the chicken and vegetables are coated in the spices.
- Add the drained white beans and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Allow the chili to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the flavors can meld together.
- After the chili has simmered, use a fork or spoon to shred the chicken pieces into smaller chunks. If you prefer a thicker chili, you can also mash some of the white beans. For a much thicker consistency, combine the cornstarch and the milk in a small bowl mix well and stir the mixture into the chili.
- Serve the white chicken chili in bowls, garnished with jalapeno slices, fresh chopped cilantro, or parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 265.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 28.6g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95.2mg | Sodium: 197.1mg | Potassium: 661.6mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 419.9IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 65.7mg | Iron: 1.2mg