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bowl of chicken chili with a dollop of sour cream and cilantro
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White Chicken Chili Recipe

White bean chicken chili is made with tender beans, chunks of chicken and a savory broth filled with simple spices that make the most delicious, savory broth.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup red pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 15.5 ounce cans white beans (navy or Great Northern beans) drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.25 ounce can white corn drained
  • 2 4 ounce cans diced green chiles
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add in the olive oil, diced onions, diced red pepper, diced jalapeno, garlic, cumin, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook and stir frequently for about 2-3 minutes, until just tender.
  • Add the beans, corn and green chiles to the pan.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine all of the ingredients.
  • Add in the chicken and place a lid on the pan. Turn the heat up to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Reached a temperature of 165º F.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks into smaller, bite sized pieces. Add back into the soup.
  • With the heat turned off, stir in the sour cream until smooth and combined.

Notes

  • you can use a variety of white beans for this soup such as; Great Northern, navy, pinto or garbanzo beans
  • if the soup is boiling over while cooking the chicken, turn the heat down to medium 
  • store any leftover soup in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • top with grated cheese, sour cream and fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: 30 Minute Meal, Chicken Recipes, Soup
Keyword: White Chicken Chili
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