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🌶️ Cozy & Creamy White Chicken Chili

This quick and easy White Chicken Chili is made with tender rotisserie chicken, white beans, green chiles, and a flavorful blend of spices. Simmered to perfection and topped with cheese and fresh cilantro, it's a cozy, satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 274 kcal

Equipment

  • 3 Qt saucepan or Dutch oven Perfect for simmering the chili evenly.
  • Cutting Board and Sharp Knife For chopping onion, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  • Can Opener To open the white beans and green chiles easily.
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula For stirring as you sauté and simmer.
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups To measure spices, broth, and cheese accurately.
  • Ladle For serving the chili into bowls without mess.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeño pepper minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 4 oz can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 19 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked cubed chicken I use rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent—about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced jalapeño, drained green chiles, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt. Let everything cook for about 1 minute to toast the spices and release their flavors. 🌶️
  • Pour in the chicken broth, white beans, and cooked chicken. Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes. It should thicken slightly as it cooks.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving to add a fresh, herbaceous note. 🌿
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and top with a sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Serve with warm cornbread or tortilla chips on the side if you like!

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 3mg
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