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Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe - Quick, Healthy & Delicious

This white chicken chili recipe delivers everything you want in a weeknight dinner - it's quick to prepare, uses simple ingredients, and results in a creamy, satisfying chili that will become a family favorite. Perfect for those chilly evenings when you need something warm and nourishing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from pot, shred with two forks, then return to the pot.
  7. Stir in corn and heavy cream (or Greek yogurt), then simmer for another 5 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor: Use homemade chicken broth instead of canned. Creamier texture: Blend 1 can of beans before adding for thicker consistency. Spice control: Adjust jalapeño amount based on your heat preference. Make ahead: This chili tastes even better the next day. Healthy swap: Use Greek yogurt instead of cream for less fat.