Description
Hearty White Chicken Chili with Corn brings comfort and zest to your dinner table, blending tender chicken, creamy beans, and sweet corn in a soul-warming Mexican-inspired dish. Spicy green chiles and rich broth promise a satisfying meal that will delight your senses and warm you from within.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth (or 1 can, 14 ounces)
Beans and Vegetables:
- 3 cups (510 grams) cooked great northern beans, drained and rinsed (or 2 cans, 14 ounces each)
- 1.75 cups (210 grams) frozen or canned corn kernels, drained (or 1 can, 14 ounces)
- 1 medium onion, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) chopped roasted green chiles (or 1 can, 7 ounces)
Seasonings and Creamy Components:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, cubed (optional for extra creaminess)
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- In a spacious cooking vessel, warm olive oil over moderate temperature and introduce chicken pieces along with diced onions. Infuse the protein with aromatic garlic powder while sautéing until chicken transforms from pink to fully opaque, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate white kidney beans, sweet corn kernels, rich chicken broth, zesty green chiles, and selected seasonings into the simmering mixture. Allow the ingredients to meld together, bringing the liquid to a gentle boil before reducing heat to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Carefully remove the pot from direct heat source and prepare a smooth, velvety binding agent by whisking sour cream with heavy cream until completely integrated. Gradually temper the creamy mixture by introducing a portion of the hot broth, which prevents potential curdling.
- Gently fold the cream blend back into the chili, ensuring a uniform and luxurious texture throughout the dish. Stir methodically to guarantee complete incorporation of the creamy elements.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls and customize with an array of vibrant garnishes such as sharp shredded cheese, creamy avocado slices, fragrant fresh cilantro, crisp tortilla strips, or fiery jalapeño rounds to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chile quantity or adding fresh jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein or swap with rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or zucchini during sautéing stage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg