Best White Chicken Chili Recipe
Best White Chicken Chili Recipe is creamy, warm and comforting. It is perfect for cold days. This chili tastes rich but feels light. It uses tender chicken, white beans and gentle spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cooked white beans
- 1 can green chilies 4 ounces
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded white cheese
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Keep heat medium for even cooking.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion. Cook until soft and lightly golden, stirring often.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Cook for thirty seconds until fragrant, not burned.
Cook the Chicken
- Add diced chicken pieces. Cook until white and fully done inside.
Add Spices
- Sprinkle cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir well to coat.
Add Beans and Chilies
- Add white beans and green chilies. Stir gently to mix everything.
Pour in Broth
- Pour chicken broth into the pot. Stir and bring to gentle simmer.
Simmer the Chili
- Let chili simmer for fifteen minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add Cream
- Pour in heavy cream. Stir slowly until chili turns creamy and smooth.
Add Cheese
- Add shredded cheese. Stir until melted and chili looks rich.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste chili carefully. Add more salt or spice if needed.
Rest Before Serving
- Turn off heat. Let chili rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken for faster cooking.
- Do not boil after adding cream.
- Mash some beans for thicker chili.
- Use mild cheese for smooth melting.
- Stir often to avoid sticking.