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White Chicken Chili

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A comforting and easy white chicken chili with a creamy texture and zesty undertones, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • 2 cups white beans (canned or cooked) Black beans or kidney beans can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • 4 cups chicken broth
Spices
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh cilantro For garnish.
  • Sour cream Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, diced green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  3. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

Consider topping it with fresh avocado slices, shredded cheese, or crunchy tortilla chips. For long-term storage, freeze portions in freezer-safe bags, labeling and dating them. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave until hot.
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