Description
A comforting and hearty white bean chicken chili, simmered to perfection with spices and fresh ingredients, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans white beans (cannellini or navy beans)
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Sour cream and avocado, for topping
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, and oregano, stirring well to coat the chicken.
- Pour in the broth and add the prepared white beans; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the chili simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust spices as needed.
- For a creamier texture, blend half the chili mixture and return it to the pot.
- Serve in bowls with various toppings as desired, alongside crusty bread or a light salad.
Notes
Feel free to add corn or bell peppers for extra crunch. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or extra beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, chicken, beans, comfort food, quick meals, family dinner
