Creamy White Chicken Chili Delight
This creamy white chicken chili is a healthy and delicious dish, perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it's a delightful option for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika over the onions and garlic, mixing well.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and add white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, and corn.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and heat through for another 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.