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Best White Chicken Chili

The ultimate comfort food featuring a delightful mix of tender chicken, creamy white beans, sweet corn, and zesty green chiles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing the vegetables.
  • 1 onion diced, adds sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • 1 bell pepper diced, provides crunch and color.
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely diced, adds heat.
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, enhances overall aroma and flavor profile.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin brings an earthy warmth to the chili.
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander offers a citrusy undertone.
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder infuses mild spiciness.
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano adds herbal notes.
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt essential for balancing flavors.
  • 4 ounces green chiles introduces a tangy kick.
  • 4 cups shredded chicken use rotisserie or cooked chicken.
  • 2 cans white beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh.
  • 4 cups chicken broth serves as the base liquid.
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro freshness that lifts flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice brightens up the dish.
  • avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and cheese for garnishing.

Method
 

  1. Blend one cup of the white beans with one cup of the chicken broth in a food processor. Set this aside for later use.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the pot and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic along with ground cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, and kosher salt; cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in both chicken broth and pureed bean mixture; simmer uncovered for approximately 15 minutes.
  5. Incorporate green chiles, shredded chicken, corn, remaining white beans, and chopped cilantro; continue cooking just until warmed through before adding lime juice.
  6. Customize each serving bowl by adding toppings such as avocado slices or diced jalapenos along with fresh cilantro leaves and shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 915mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3g

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