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Chicken and White Bean Chili


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and hearty chicken chili made with white beans, corn, and spices.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 can (7 oz) green chilis (do not drain)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper (or use 1 tsp white pepper)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cups corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 14 oz white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • fresh cilantro
  • avocado slices
  • tortilla strips
  • jalapeño slices
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Saute onion and pepper. In a large pot or dutch oven add oil and turn stove to medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Stir and saute for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  2. Add seasonings. Stir in chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute then stir in green chiles.
  3. Add broth and chicken. Add chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to combine, and bring to a low boil. Once boiling, add chicken breasts then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Shred chicken. When chicken is done, remove from pot and shred with forks. Set aside.
  5. Add beans, corn and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer again, taste and add salt if needed.
  6. Add chicken and lime juice. Once simmering add back in your chicken and lime juice. Stir to combine.
  7. Add toppings and serve. Portion into bowls and add desired toppings.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Vegetarians can substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a plant-based option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 960mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg