White Chicken Chili
Warm and comforting, this White Chicken Chili is full of fresh, bright flavors including classic Latin spices, cilantro and lime.
Servings cups
Ingredients
- CHILI
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin Olive Oil or non-stick spray
- 1 pound boneless chicken cubed (about 3-4 boneless, skinless breasts)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans Great Northern Beans
- 1 3.5- ounce can green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- CONDIMENTS
- in addition to measurements above
- Sour cream or non-fat Greek yogurt
- Chopped cilantro
- Pepperjack or Jack cheese shredded
- Avocado
- Tortilla Chips or make your own tortilla strips!
- Also great served with crusty bread and Creamy Jalapeno-Lime Butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes- just until it starts to become translucent. While onions are cooking, drain beans, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Sprinkle chopped chicken with a little salt and pepper and add to pot. Add garlic as well. Cook until there’s no more visible pink on the chicken, probably 3-4 minutes. Then add green chills – along with all of the juices in the can.
- Add beans, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and a few turns of fresh cracked pepper. Stir to combine and then add chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the juice from one lime and the 1/2 C chopped cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with toppings.
- Makes about 8 cups of soup.
Notes
I call this a chili, but it’s really a soup consistency. If you want it thicker, just reduce the amount of broth. Or, alternatively, take an additional can of beans (drained and rinsed) and place them in a blender. Ladle in a cup or 2 of the finished broth (avoid the chicken pieces, etc.) and puree until smooth. Add this mixture to the soup.
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