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A bowl of hearty white chicken chili with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Quick way to grow the best White Chicken Chili recipe in 1 hourWhite Chicken Chili

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to make white chicken chili in about an hour, perfect for a satisfying meal on a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned, then stir in cumin, oregano, and chili powder, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, cannellini beans, and diced green chilies; bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the chili; stir in heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until the cheese is melted and the chili is creamy.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can roast the chicken breast before shredding it. Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less chili powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.