Foodie Indian

A delicious recipe for white chicken chili:

Ingredients:

For the White Chicken Chili:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish
• Sliced jalapeños, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté Chicken:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.

2. Sauté Onion and Garlic:

• In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

3. Combine Ingredients:

• Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
• Add the drained white beans, diced green chilies, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Simmer:

• Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

5. Add Corn:

• Stir in the frozen corn kernels and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. Creamy Finish:

• Reduce the heat to low and add the sour cream, heavy cream, and lime juice. Stir until everything is well combined.
• Let the chili simmer on low for an additional 5-10 minutes, ensuring it’s heated through.

7. Serve:

• Ladle the white chicken chili into bowls.
• Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced jalapeños if you want some heat.
• Serve hot and enjoy your comforting white chicken chili!

This creamy and flavorful white chicken chili is perfect for a comforting meal, especially on a chilly day.