Hearty White Chicken Chili Recipe

Hearty White Chicken Chili Recipe

The Hearty White Chicken Chili presents a comforting flavor profile while offering a lighter version of traditional chili. The dish combines tender chicken pieces with creamy white beans and mild spices which simmer perfectly with cumin and chili powder and oregano. The dish achieves its satisfying finish through the combination of fresh corn kernels and the cheese and cilantro garnish on top. The dish serves 520 calories per serving which makes it an excellent choice for both weeknight dinners and large gatherings.

Ingredients

• 400g of diced chicken breast
• 1 can (400g) of white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. The pot requires medium heat for sautéing the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
3. The chicken breast requires cooking until it loses its pink color.
4. Add the chopped green bell pepper to the pot and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to the mixture before stirring everything together.
6. The pot receives chicken broth followed by white beans and corn kernels.
7. The mixture needs 30 minutes of simmering time with occasional stirring to avoid sticking.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. The hot chili dish requires shredded Monterey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro as garnish before serving.