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.

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Samantha Nicole

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