The Coziest White Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: The Coziest White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning chicken breasts, plus 1 teaspoon, plus more as needed; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (whole); 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups); 2 jalapenos, diced (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup finely chopped white part of scallion, plus 1/2 cup finely chopped light green and dark green part of scallion; 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or boxed); 2 (4-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced green chiles; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed; 2 (15.5-ounce) cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning chicken breasts, plus 1 teaspoon, plus more as needed
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (whole)
1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups)
2 jalapenos, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped white part of scallion, plus 1/2 cup finely chopped light green and dark green part of scallion
1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups chicken broth (homemade or boxed)
2 (4-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced green chiles
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed
2 (15.5-ounce) cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1
Season the chicken breasts all over with about 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over a medium flame a few minutes until melted and foaming. Add the chicken breasts and brown on one side. Flip, and brown on second side. Remove the chicken breasts with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3
Turn the flame down to low and add the remaining butter. Heat until it begins to foam. Add the onion, jalapenos, white part of the scallion, carrot (if using), and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot, and saute about 5 to 6 minutes until the onion pieces are golden and starting to brown around the edges.
4
Make a well in the center and add the cumin and cayenne pepper. Saute for 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth and use it to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the diced green chiles, lemon juice, beans, and the browned chicken breasts. Cover and bring to a rolling simmer, then cook uncovered (still at a rolling simmer) about 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by roughly one-quarter and the chicken can be easily shredded with two forks.
5
Use a slotted spoon to skim off the film that's collected at the top of the broth. Remove the chicken breasts to a separate large bowl, and shred with two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in most of the 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion greens, reserving a few tablespoons for garnish, and remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and lemon juice.
6
Serve while hot, garnished to your liking.

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning chicken breasts, plus 1 teaspoon, plus more as needed, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (whole), 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups), and more.

Yes, The Coziest White Chicken Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Coziest White Chicken Chili

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