Description
Comforting white chicken chili from Mexican cuisine brings warmth and rich flavor to dinner tables. Hearty beans, tender chicken, and smooth cream create a delightful meal you’ll crave on cool evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) rotisserie chicken, shredded
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cans (4 ounces / 113 grams) diced green chiles
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ½ ounces (407 grams) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a spacious stockpot over medium temperature, gently sautéing finely diced onions and minced garlic until the onions become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate tender, shredded chicken, drained white beans, rich chicken broth, zesty diced green chiles, kosher salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, freshly cracked black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper into the simmering mixture.
- Vigorously stir the ingredients, allowing the liquid to reach a robust boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, permitting the chili to gently simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, which will help develop deep, complex flavors.
- After cooking, carefully remove the pot from heat and fold in smooth sour cream and luxurious heavy whipping cream, stirring until the ingredients are completely integrated and the chili achieves a creamy, velvety consistency.
- Ladle the steaming chili into warm serving bowls and customize with optional garnishes such as sharp shredded cheddar cheese, crispy tortilla chips, thinly sliced green onions, tangy lime wedges, or spicy sliced jalapeños for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Prep ahead by shredding chicken and chopping onions in advance to speed up cooking time.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy protein shortcut that adds extra flavor.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cayenne pepper to suit personal heat preferences.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy whipping cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months, ensuring a convenient future meal.
- Garnish with fresh toppings like crispy tortilla strips or cilantro for added texture and brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg