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White Bean Chicken Chili recipe

White Bean Chicken Chili

This White Bean Chicken Chili offers a comforting and flavorful way to transform leftover chicken and pantry staples into a satisfying meal. Shared by a dear friend and quickly adopted as a family favorite, it’s a dish that shines with its blend of tender chicken, hearty white beans, and zesty seasonings. Serve it with a selection of toppings—such as lime wedges, creamy avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese, or crispy tortilla chips—for a customizable finish that suits every palate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, chilli
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cooked chicken diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 18.75-ounce can tomatillos, drained and chopped
  • 1 7-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • Kernels from 2 fresh ears of corn or 1 cup frozen corn
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Gather and prepare all ingredients before starting.
  2. Warm the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they turn translucent and fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the tomatillos, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Stir to blend the flavors and sprinkle in the oregano, coriander, and cumin. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced chicken, white beans, and corn. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
  5. Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot, accompanied by your favorite garnishes.

Notes

For a milder version, replace the tomatillos with additional diced tomatoes. To add extra heat, mix in a pinch of red chili flakes or a spoonful of spicy salsa. If fresh corn is unavailable, frozen kernels provide an easy and equally tasty alternative.