Pioneer Woman White Chili Chicken Recipe
White chili chicken is a cozy and creamy soup. The Pioneer Woman White Chili Chicken Recipe is perfect for cold nights. It is full of flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 4 oz green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: 1 lime juice only
- Optional: 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a pot
- Add olive oil to a large pot. Heat over medium heat until warm.
Cook onions and garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
Add chicken pieces
- Add chicken to the pot. Cook until no longer pink.
Add spices
- Stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add beans and chilies
- Add white beans and green chilies to the pot. Stir to combine.
Pour in chicken broth
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 20 minutes.
Add corn and cream
- Stir in corn and heavy cream. Cook for 10 more minutes.
Finish with lime and cheese
- Add lime juice and cheese if using. Stir until melted and creamy.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or cayenne.
- Blend some beans for a thicker broth.
- Use low-fat cream for a lighter soup.
- Let it simmer to deepen the flavor.
- Add cilantro at the end for fresh taste.