When the weather outside turns frightful, a bowl of Creamy White Chili is so delightful! Filled with savory chicken, hearty beans, and spicy green chiles in a gorgeous white sauce, this chili looks and tastes different from traditional chili while still delivering that irresistible warmth. Creamy White Chili makes enough so you can have a fulfilling dinner with plenty of leftovers for later!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 (4 ounce) cans green chiles, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sour cream
For the optional toppings:
- tortilla chips, to taste
- cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
- jalapeño pepper, to taste, sliced and seeded
- green onions, to taste
- yellow corn, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
Step 2 –Add the chicken, garlic powder, and onion and sauté the chicken until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Step 3 –Add in the broth, beans, chilies, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Step 4 –Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 5 –Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Step 6 –Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 7 –Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream.
Step 8 –Top with your favorite toppings.
Step 9 –Serve.
