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White Chicken Chili

A hearty and flavorful white chicken chili recipe that's surprisingly easy to make.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can diced green chilies mild
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken breast to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Stir in the cannellini beans and diced green chilies.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until the cheese is melted and the chili is creamy.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Garnish with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream.