Description
This White Chicken Chili features tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty salsa verde, creating a delightful comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners. With simple prep, it’s a delicious and healthy option for anyone seeking an easy homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups chopped/shredded chicken
- 64 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
- 4 15-ounce cans great northern beans, drained
- 1 cup mild salsa verde
- 1 ounce packet ranch dressing mix
- 4 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1-2 fresh limes, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- shredded cheddar cheese (topping option)
- sour cream (topping option)
- chopped green onion (topping option)
- bacon crumbles (topping option)
- tortilla chips (topping option)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, drained beans, salsa verde, ranch dressing mix, cumin, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and cilantro.
- Stir to combine and let it simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For enhanced flavor, simmer for a couple of hours.
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Using a rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
Feel free to adjust the lime juice to taste.
For thicker chili, let it simmer longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg