Green Chili with White Beans Aka White Bean Chicken Chili

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold Southwestern flavors, this Green Chili with White Beans (aka White Bean Chicken Chili) is your go-to comfort food for cozy weeknights. Tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a zesty kick from diced green chilies come together in a savory broth infused with cumin, coriander, and oregano. This one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare in under an hour but also naturally gluten-free and loaded with protein. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant finish, and enjoy it as a wholesome, soul-soothing meal that’s perfect for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 4-ounce cans canned green chilies, diced
• 3 15-ounce cans canned white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 4 wedges lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts in the pot and sear them for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 5

Add the diced green chilies, drained white beans, chicken broth, cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow the chili to simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 8

Simmer the chili for an additional 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Ladle the chili into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2136.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1323.4

Total Fat 47.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 5939.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.0g
Protein 162.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 388.5mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 2886.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 48.5%

Carbs: 19.6%