Description
A hearty and comforting white chicken chili perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 medium onion (white or yellow, diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into 1/2″ dice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 14-ounce cans white northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 cup half & half
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 large avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 medium jalapeno (deseeded and sliced thinly)
- 1 large lime (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the diced onions and cook on medium heat until the onions are golden brown, or about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until garlic is soft and lightly brown, or about 2 more minutes.
- Add the diced chicken and salt and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, or about 7 minutes.
- Next, add the drained beans, chicken broth, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper and oregano and bring soup to a low simmer. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes, then add the half and half.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water and whisk well until smooth. Slowly pour into soup and stir constantly until the broth has thickened.
- Once the soup has thickened, you may serve immediately. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, lime wedges or any of your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve with additional toppings like cilantro or jalapenos for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg