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Delicious and Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe

easy white chicken chili made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 2 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pot, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add the cumin and chili powder, stirring until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken breasts, green chiles, beans, corn, and chicken broth.
  6. Bring the chili to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken breasts, shred them, and return to the pot.
  8. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.