White Chicken Chili

This creamy white chicken chili is hearty, nutritious and fantastic comfort food for cold winter days.

Yes, again this is my definition of comfort food…a warm, nutritious and satisfying meal.

Don’t tell my husband, he’d disagree. Regardless this chili is a simple meal, especially when using pre-cooked chicken.

And it takes about 30 minutes total. Nevertheless, Dan still loves this meal which I believe originally came from his mom but I tend to remove spicy ingredients like jalapenos and red pepper flakes.

Sorry honey, I just can’t handle the heat! 

I love this recipe because if you like it soupier you can cook it a little less. But if you like it more creamy (like I do), just simmer it a little longer on the stove to evaporate more of the liquid.

Ingredients Needed for This White Chicken Chili

• chicken
• olive oil
• minced garlic
• onion
• green pepper
• chicken broth
• great northern beans
• mild green chilies, diced
• oregano
• cumin
• salsa
• salt and pepper

And then you can even use tortilla chips to dip in the chili if you’d prefer. Personally, I love to have some sort of bread or roll with my chili. I think this Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread would pair perfectly with this chicken chili recipe.

Dietitian’s Dish

Beans in general are quite the powerhouse of nutrition. They are excellent sources of protein and fiber. Great northern beans like in this recipe contain about 6 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein per 1/2 cup.

They are also rich in iron and potassium.

Here are a few other favorite comfort food recipes of mine:

20 Minute Turkey, Bean and Spinach Soup – Rachel Cooks

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White Chicken Chili

A hearty and nutritious chili that’s quite satisfying!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 9

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (about 2 chicken breasts)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (7-ounce) can mild green chilies, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup salsa
• salt and pepper
• sharp cheddar cheese
• sour cream

Instructions

 

• In a large dutch oven or stock pot add olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onions, peppers and minced garlic and cook until vegetables are slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
• Add chicken and heat until thoroughly cooked.
• Add chicken broth, beans, green chilies, oregano, cumin, salsa, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes (depending on your preference for how much liquid remains).
• Top with cheese and sour cream immediately before serving.

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