Easy White Chicken Chili
Learn how to make easy white chicken chili at home with rotisserie chicken, white beans, and green chiles. Creamy, comforting, and ready in 50 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, diced small
- 2 medium carrots, diced small
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles, with juice
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional garnish: diced avocado, Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the diced yellow onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn translucent and begin to soften.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant and fragrant.
- 4
Add the diced celery and carrots, then sauté the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, to soften the vegetables slightly.
- 5
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the pot and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the drained cannellini beans, shredded rotisserie chicken, diced green chiles with their juice, and the green bell pepper to the pot.
- 7
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, then stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the broth.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the chili simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 9
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the half-and-half, mixing constantly to combine without curdling the dairy.
- 10
Add the fresh lime juice and sea salt, then taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
- 11
Simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes to ensure the cream is fully incorporated and all flavors are balanced.
- 12
Ladle the white chicken chili into serving bowls and garnish generously with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or sliced jalapeños if desired.
- 13
Serve immediately while hot, with warm cornbread, tortilla strips, or crusty bread on the side.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| half-and-half | full-fat Greek yogurt or cashew cream | Greek yogurt adds probiotics for gut health and reduces saturated fat while maintaining creaminess; cashew cream provides similar texture with plant-based benefits |
| rotisserie chicken thighs | skinless rotisserie chicken breast | Chicken breast is leaner with less saturated fat, supporting cardiovascular health and inflammation reduction without sacrificing protein content |
| cannellini beans (all white beans) | half cannellini beans, half chickpeas | Chickpeas provide additional fiber and resistant starch that feed beneficial gut bacteria and promote stable blood sugar levels |
| regular sea salt | reduce salt to 1/2 tsp and use herbs like fresh thyme and cilantro | Excessive sodium can trigger inflammation and blood sugar dysregulation; fresh herbs provide flavor complexity without added sodium |
| canned green chiles | fresh poblano or anaheim peppers, roasted and diced | Fresh peppers contain more vitamin C and antioxidants while avoiding added preservatives; roasting increases bioavailability of nutrients |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 6)
| Calories | 445 |
| Total Fat | 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 78mg |
| Sodium | 520mg |
| Carbohydrates | 40g |
| Fiber | 10g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 43g |
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