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White Bean Chicken Chili

White Bean Chicken Chili
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White Bean Chicken Chili is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for chilly days, this nutritious chili is easy to prepare, customizable to your taste, and delicious as leftovers.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs

Beans and Broth

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies or 1 cup diced bell peppers

Spices

  • 1 tsp ground cumin (plus more for seasoning chicken)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season your chicken with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside to shred later.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onions and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. This step builds the flavorful foundation of your chili.
  3. Add the Spices and Chilies: Stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, and green chilies or bell peppers. Cooking the spices briefly helps release their aromas and deepens the flavor profile.
  4. Combine Beans and Broth: Add white beans and chicken broth to the pot. Stir everything together and bring it to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
  5. Return the Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken and add it back into the pot. Let the chili simmer for another 20 minutes so the chicken becomes tender and infused with all the spices.
  6. Finish with Lime and Serve: Remove the chili from heat and squeeze in fresh lime juice to brighten the dish. Give it a final stir and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use two forks to shred chicken easily and evenly.
  • Simmer chili gently to allow flavors to deepen without drying the chicken.
  • Don’t skip the lime juice; it balances richness and elevates flavors.
  • Homemade chicken broth adds richer flavor, but store-bought works well.
  • Adjust chili powder quantity gradually to control spiciness.

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