White Chicken Chili with Green Chiles
Ingredients
- For the Chili:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Juice of 1 lime
- For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- Avocado slices
- Crushed tortilla chips or strips
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Dice onion, mince garlic, shred chicken.
- Sauté base: Cook onion in olive oil, then add garlic and spices for aroma.
- Add broth u0026 beans: Stir in chicken broth and white beans, mash some beans to thicken.
- Add protein u0026 veggies: Mix in shredded chicken and corn, simmer to combine flavors.
- Make it creamy: Stir in sour cream, cream, and lime juice, gently heat.
- Finish: Garnish with cilantro, cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips before serving.