Description
White chicken chili is a hearty, comforting dish made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, and warm spices in a flavorful, slightly creamy broth.
Ingredients
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and shredded (about 4 cups)
- 3/4 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Crushed tortilla chips (for serving)
- Shredded cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend one can of white beans with 1 cup of the chicken broth until smooth. Set aside along with the remaining whole beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and poblano peppers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and ancho chile powder and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add remaining chicken broth, puréed beans, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, whole beans, corn, and lime juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and lime juice if needed. Stir in cilantro.
- Serve warm topped with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and lime wedges.
Notes
- The chili will thicken as it sits due to the puréed beans.
- Adjust spice level by leaving seeds in the jalapeño or adding extra chili powder.
- Can be made ahead and reheated; flavors deepen over time.
- Serve with warm cornbread or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
