White Bean Chili
Hearty and full of flavor, white bean chili is a satisfying dinner made with tender chicken and white beans in a rich broth that can be ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño minced, with or without seeds
- 8 ounces fire-roasted green chiles diced
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 30 ounces white beans drained and rinsed
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper to your liking
- pinch celery salt
- squeeze lime juice from half of a lime
Instructions
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large pot on medium heat, when the onions are soft add the minced jalapeños and stir for about 1 minute.
- Add green chilis with 1 cup chicken broth and 2 cups chicken to the pot. Stir until the chicken is warmed. Pour in the remaining chicken broth and water, then add white beans.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of celery salt Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve in bowls and top with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
TIP: Wear disposable gloves when cutting the jalapeño peppers; the oils can burn skin. Make sure you also avoid touching your face.
TIP: Reserve your drained bean liquid—it's a perfect thinner for chili and won't water down your dish.
TIP: If you're serving a crowd, you could keep this warm in your crockpot!
TIP: Reserve your drained bean liquid—it's a perfect thinner for chili and won't water down your dish.
TIP: If you're serving a crowd, you could keep this warm in your crockpot!
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1469mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 6mg