Description
Creamy, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes, this Stove Top White Chicken Chili is a family-favorite weeknight meal. Packed with tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of warm spices, it’s the perfect cozy and comforting dish.
Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
– 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
– 4 cups chicken broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Toppings: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
1. – In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. – Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. – Add the cubed chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink.
4. – Stir in the cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. – Pour in the chicken broth and add the drained and rinsed white beans. Bring to a simmer.
6. – Reduce heat and let the chili simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.
7. – Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. – Ladle the Stove Top White Chicken Chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
– For a thicker chili, you can mash some of the white beans against the side of the pot.
– Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper.
– Swap out the chicken for ground turkey or pork for a different protein.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American