Creamy Chicken Chili with Green Chilies and Beans Recipe
This hearty Chicken Chili recipe combines tender chicken, fragrant spices, and creamy beans to create a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings. Enhanced with diced green chilies and a touch of lime juice, it strikes a delicious balance between smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors. Made with accessible ingredients and simmered on the stovetop, this chili is a wholesome, satisfying meal ideal for casual dinners or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup & Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 4 oz cans diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 small lime, juice from
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 15 oz cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic (or garlic powder) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Spices and Chilies: Pour in the ground cumin, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and paprika. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices. Add the diced green chilies and stir again to combine all the flavors.
- Combine Liquids and Beans: Slowly add the low-sodium chicken broth to the pot, stirring to integrate the ingredients. Then add the drained and rinsed great northern beans, stirring gently to avoid breaking the beans.
- Simmer the Chili: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken slightly.
- Season and Finish: Squeeze the juice of half a small lime into the chili, then season it with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the chicken chili into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for creaminess and balance.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add extra cayenne pepper or include chopped jalapeños.
- You can substitute the great northern beans with cannellini or white kidney beans if preferred.
- Using plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream is a lighter alternative with added protein.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, let it simmer longer to reduce more liquid.
- This recipe can be made ahead and reheated, flavors intensify after resting overnight.
Keywords: Chicken chili, white chili, great northern beans, green chilies, stovetop chili, easy chicken chili recipe
