Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe (Stovetop or Crockpot)
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe, perfect for both stovetop and crockpot cooking. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, hearty white beans, and a blend of zesty spices, creating a nutritious meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, raw (~3 large breasts)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 4oz cans green chiles
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
- Cilantro
- Cheddar cheese
- Jalapeno slices
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mash one cup of white beans in a separate bowl to thicken the chili.
- Combine chicken broth, mashed beans, remaining beans, green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and raw chicken breasts in the pot.
- Bring to boil; then reduce heat to simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken once cooled; return it to the pot along with lime juice and Greek yogurt.
- Stir well and serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg