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Ghostly White Chicken Chili

A creamy white chili combining tender chicken, hearty beans, and smoky heat, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or canned sweet corn, drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • as needed additional sour cream and cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear chicken for about 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate to rest.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until translucent. Then add garlic and jalapeño; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in green chiles along with cumin, oregano, coriander, smoked paprika, white pepper, and cayenne. Sauté these spices for about one minute.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the pot. Then add beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 15–20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks before returning it back into the chili.
  8. Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until fully melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls while hot and top with chopped cilantro along with additional sour cream or cheese as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

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