Description
White bean chicken chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and cozy gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered with creamy white beans, zesty spices, and a touch of smokiness. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep, this chili can be served alone or over rice for an even heartier meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts and pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in white beans and green chilies; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir well before serving hot with optional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg