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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 prepare white chicken chili, perfect for a hearty meal in about an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can green chilies diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Stir in shredded cooked chicken, cannellini beans, chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.

Notes

For extra creaminess, you can stir in a quarter cup of heavy cream or a few tablespoons of cream cheese during the last 10 minutes of simmering. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.