White Bean Chili With Chicken
White Bean Chili with Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that warms your heart and fills your belly. This creamy chili combines tender chicken, white beans, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for cozy family dinners or game day gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to accommodate various dietary preferences. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to enhance its richness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and bell pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mixture; stir well. Pour in the chicken broth followed by the white beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, then return them to the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding them. Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or add corn for extra sweetness. A splash of lime juice can brighten up flavors.