Easy White Chicken Chili
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
(166)
Ingredients
4
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 30 ounces white beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth (depending on how thick you want your chili)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or shredded cooked chicken)
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 2
Add the white beans, green chiles, chicken broth, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, oregano, chicken, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Ladle chili into bowls and serve with desired toppings.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
You can make this chili in a crockpot by combining all ingredients and cooking on Low for 3 to 4 hours.
For a creamier chili, blend some of the chili and return it to the pot.
Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth.
