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White chicken chili garnished with cilantro and Greek yogurt in a green-blue bowl

The Best White Chicken Chili Ever

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  • Author: Gitta
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 (1.5 cup servings) 1x

Description

This hearty and healthy white chicken chili is perfect for a cold winter day or a crowd on game days.   Made with chicken, beans, and salsa verde, it is full of flavor.  This easy chili is a great 30-minute one-pot meal to add to your rotation of meals. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds (20 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
  • 1 16 ounce jar salsa verde (I recommend Herdez brand)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15.5 ounces can Cannellini beans (do not drain)


Instructions

  1.   Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot like a dutch oven over medium-high heat until it is hot.
  2.    Add the diced chicken and cook until it lightly browned and is no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.  Stir occasionally.
  3.   Add the onion and cook until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. 
  4.   Add the salsa verde, cumin, coriander, salt, and chicken broth.  Bring mixture to a low simmer.  Cover and lower heat to medium-low.  Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5.   Add the beans and heat through.  About 5 minutes.
  6.   Garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt, cilantro, avocado slices, or shredded Monterrey Jack cheese. 
  7.   Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread.  
  8.   Store leftovers in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.  
  9.   Enjoy!


Notes

  1.   Chicken breasts can be substituted for chicken thighs.
  2.   2 1/2 cups shredded Rotisserie chicken can be substituted for the chicken thighs.
  3.   Great Northern beans can be substituted for the Cannelleni Beans
  4.   Nutrition information does not include toppings. 

*Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 376
  • Sugar: 5.7 g
  • Sodium: 1475.4 mg
  • Fat: 11.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
  • Protein: 39.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 103.4 mg