Description
This White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, great Northern beans, mild green chiles, and a creamy touch of sour cream. Perfect for a cozy meal, it blends simple ingredients with aromatic spices to create a hearty chili that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained
- 2 (4-ounce) cans mild green chiles with juices
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
Spices
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional
- ⅔ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, then add beans, green chiles with juices, diced chicken, and corn. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Incorporate Sour Cream: Mix ½ cup of hot chili into the sour cream, then stir it back into the pot. Combine until creamy and smooth. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier chili, use medium or hot green chiles instead of mild.
- To thicken the chili, mash some of the beans before adding them.
- Garnish with cilantro, shredded cheese, or diced avocado for extra flavor.
- Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American