Bold savory white chicken chili is hearty deliciousness full of wholesome ingredients, a little heat, and a whole lotta’ love to warm you up.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe, How Do I Make White Chicken Chili, How To Make White Chicken Chili, White Chicken Chili
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 1hour5minutes
Total Time 1hour20minutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 983kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
3pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch cubes
salt
black pepper
1/4cupvegetable oil, -divided
1 1/2cupsyellow onion,chopped
1tablespoongarlic,minced
2jalapeno pepperfinely chopped-(remove ribs and seeds for a family friendly milder version)
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespooncoriander
1tablespoondried oregano
2cupschicken broth
1heaping tablespoonchicken flavor Better Than Bouillon,dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water
1(16-ounce) jarsalsa verde
1(15-ounce) candiced tomatoeswith juices
1(15-ounce) cancorn,drained
1(7-ounce) canmild green chiles, diced, with juices
1/4cupinstant Masa
2(15-0unce) cansGreat Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1(15-0unce) canspinto beans, drained and rinsed
1tablespoonfresh lime juice
1/2cupcilantro,chopped
Toppings:
jack or cheddar cheese,shredded
avocado,sliced
sour cream
jalapeno,sliced
cilantro,chopped
Instructions
Season chicken cubes generously with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides in batches, do not crowd the pot. Remove browned chicken onto a plate; set aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pot, reduce heat to medium and saute onions, garlic, and jalapeno until onions are translucent. Add cumin, coriander, and oregano continuing to saute, stirring constantly so spices don't burn, until spices become fragrant about 1-2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, dissolved Better Than Bouillon, salsa verde, diced tomatoes, corn, green chilis, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper, masa, and bothtypes of beans. Add browned chicken and any juices that have accumulated on the plate into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat immediately and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro then ladle into individual bowls. Top with toppings and serve.