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Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe

Easy White Chicken Chili

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 medium White onion Finely diced
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 cans White beans Cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Sweet corn Frozen or canned (drained)
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 lb Cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar, plus more for garnish
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 whole Lime Juiced

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced white onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, drained white beans, sweet corn, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice until the cheese is melted and the chili is beautifully creamy.
  • Ladle the warm chili into bowls and serve immediately with extra cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.