White Chicken Chili: The Best Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
A lighter twist on a comfort food classic, this white chicken chili is easy to make and full of warm spices, creamy white beans, and tender rotisserie chicken.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Beans and Broth
- 2 cans white beans 15.5-ounce, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 piece jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
- 2 medium poblano peppers seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Spices
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- Salt to taste
Chicken and Additions
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded skin removed, about 4 cups
- 0.75 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice from one lime, plus more to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Optional For Serving
- Sour cream
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Shredded cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, jalapeño, poblano peppers, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the spices (cumin, coriander, ancho chile powder, and salt). Cook for another minute.
- Add the white beans, chicken broth, shredded chicken, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro before serving. Serve with optional toppings.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and lime juice to taste before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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