Easy and Delicious Simple White Chicken Chili Recipe

This simple white chicken chili recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for chilly nights. Made with tender chicken, white beans, and aromatic spices, this chili is creamy, hearty, and packed with protein. It's easy to prepare and can be ready in just under 30 minutes. Serve it with some crusty bread or tortilla chips for a complete meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Sliced jalapenos, for garnish
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
4. Stir in the ground cumin, dried oregano, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Add the drained and rinsed white beans, chicken broth, and corn kernels to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and season the chili with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve the chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and accompany with tortilla chips.
9. Enjoy this delicious and comforting white chicken chili!

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