Best White Chicken Chili Recipe: Creamy and Flavorful Comfort Food

This homemade white chicken chili recipe is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. It is creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender chunks of chicken, and hearty white beans. The combination of spices and creamy broth creates a bowl of chili that will warm you up and satisfy your taste buds. This recipe is easy to make and can be on your table in less than an hour. It's a crowd-pleaser that will become a family favorite!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
4. In a small bowl, combine cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat.
5. Add the diced green chilies, chicken broth, white beans, and corn to the pot. Stir to combine.
6. Bring the chili to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
7. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sour cream. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. Serve the white chicken chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!

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