White Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb white beans; 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 medium white onions, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 cups chicken stock; 3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 8 ounces fat free sour cream

Servings: persons

1
Soak beans overnight,and drain the next day.
2
In a large pot cook beans in chicken stock for 1 hour,then add everything except cheese and sour cream.
3
Cook beans until tender THIS COULD BE UP TO 2 HOURS,please note the time it takes for the beans to cook through makes the chicken very tender.
4
Once beans are tender add cheese and sour cream and stir.
5
Serve with cornbread,or chips.
6
Please note that you can use canned beans for a shortcut,just cook everything through before adding to chicken stock,and reduce cooking time.
7
You can also dump everything but cheese and sour cream in a LARGE crock pot after beans have soaked overnight,and just follow crockpot manufacturers time range for cooking basic chili,and add sour cream and cheese at the very end.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb white beans, 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, 2 medium white onions, diced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Chicken Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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