Rebecca's Favorite White Chili with Chicken

Warm up on chilly evenings with "Rebecca's Favorite White Chili with Chicken," a comforting, flavorful twist on traditional chili that’s sure to become a family favorite. This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and sweet bursts of corn in a savory, spiced broth infused with garlic, green chilies, and aromatic cumin, coriander, and oregano. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of cilantro add a vibrant, zesty finish that brightens every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make white chicken chili is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it with your favorite toppings—like shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips—for a customizable bowl packed with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 4-ounce cans canned green chilies, drained
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0 sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0 shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for serving)
• 0 tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic, green chilies, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. While the broth heats, shred the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces using two forks.

Step 6

Once the broth is simmering, add the shredded chicken, cannellini beans, and frozen corn to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the white chili hot, topped with optional sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1402.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1538.3

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 45mg	0%
Sodium 566.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 807.1mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 3542.7mg	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: 16.2%

Carbs: 51.9%