Description
A creamy and comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, zesty green chilies, and a medley of spices, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Juice from ½ small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover chicken)
- Fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, avocado (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it softens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the cans of green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain and rinse the great northern beans in a strainer. Measure a big ladleful of beans and add them to a food processor with a splash of broth from the soup. Puree until smooth for a creamy texture (this step is optional).
- Add both whole and pureed beans, along with the corn, to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for about 15-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and shredded chicken until combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken chili, white chili, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal