Description
White chicken chili is my go-to soup during the cold winter months. Healthy, filling, and full of hearty goodness - it will be your new favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion - chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves - minced
- 2 - 4oz Canned Green Chilies
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Teaspoon White Pepper
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Whole Chicken (2-3 Pounds)
- 8 Cups Water
- 4 - 16oz Canned Great Northern White Beans
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Grated Monterey Jack Cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime, and cornbread for topping if desired
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over med-high heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and sauté 2 minutes.
- Reduce to medium heat, and place the chicken in the pot with sautéed veggies.
- Add in undrained beans and water. Bring to a low boil and cook for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and falling off the bone.
- Remove the chicken, discard the bones and skin, and shred the meat.
- Reduce heat and add the shredded chicken back in. Simmer for another 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
Notes
- You can also use boneless and skinless chicken breasts (fresh or frozen) instead of a whole chicken. Sub in 8 cups of chicken broth/stock if using chicken breasts instead of water.
How to Make in a Slow Cooker
- Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Remove the chicken and shred the meat (discard skin and bones if using a whole chicken). Add chicken back in, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
How to Make in an Instant Pot
- See recipe HERE
How to Freeze
- Let the soup cool completely. Place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag and seal. Lay on a baking sheet flat and place in the freezer until frozen solid, then store for up to 6 months. To thaw: place in the fridge for 24 hours. Put in a large pot on medium heat and bring to a low simmer until warm.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 7.8 g
- Sodium: 799.7 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 58.8 g
- Fiber: 12.5 g
- Protein: 42.4 g
- Cholesterol: 71.9 mg
Keywords: White Chicken Chili
