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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili is a hearty and comforting dish that’s packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a flavorful blend of spices.
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Equipment

  • - Large pot or Dutch oven
  • - Cutting board and knife
  • - Wooden spoon
  • - Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 medium onion diced
  • - 3 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • - 2 cups chicken broth
  • - 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 can 15 oz great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies
  • - 1 tsp ground cumin
  • - 1 tsp chili powder
  • - 1/2 tsp paprika
  • - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • - 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • - 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • - 1/2 cup sour cream
  • - 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • - Juice of 1 lime
  • - Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • - Shredded cheese and tortilla chips optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • **Sauté Aromatics:** Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
  • **Cook Chicken:** Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the pot. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • **Shred Chicken:** Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • **Add Beans and Spices:** Stir in the cannellini beans, great northern beans, diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • **Make It Creamy:** Reduce the heat to low. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until well combined. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • **Serve:** Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. For extra indulgence, top with shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips.