Southwestern White Chili

Warm up your taste buds with this comforting Southwestern White Chili, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional chili. This creamy dish combines tender shredded chicken, cannellini beans, poblano peppers, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, creating a bold and satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings. A splash of heavy cream adds a luscious texture, while fresh lime juice and cilantro lend a zesty, herbaceous finish. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it with shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate Southwestern experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large poblano pepper, diced
• 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (4 oz each) green chilies, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium lime, juiced

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and poblano pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chilies, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream and fresh lime juice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve the chili hot in bowls. Optional garnishes include shredded cheese, sour cream, additional cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3497.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2956.0

Total Fat 100.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 728.3mg	0%
Sodium 6180.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 295.1g	0%

Vitamin D 8.3IU	0%
Calcium 785.6mg	0%
Iron 35.2mg	0%
Potassium 7566.8mg	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: 31.0%

Protein: 40.4%

Carbs: 28.6%