Description
This White Bean Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any day. Combining tender shredded rotisserie chicken, white beans, and a zesty salsa verde base, it offers a delicious twist on traditional chili. With a blend of fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet corn, and aromatic spices, this hearty chili is easy to prepare on the stovetop and garnished with fresh jalapeno and cilantro for an extra kick.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 jar (18.75 ounces) Salsa Verde
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (16 ounces) diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 2 heaping cups)
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained
Garnish
- 1 medium jalapeno, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook onion: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add the diced yellow onion and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook garlic: Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, making sure it does not brown to avoid bitterness.
- Add liquids and vegetables: Stir in 1 can of chicken broth, 1 jar of salsa verde, 1 can of drained sweet corn, 1 can of drained diced fire-roasted tomatoes, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring to a boil and simmer: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Add chicken and beans: Stir in 1 pound of shredded rotisserie chicken and 1 can of drained white beans. Continue simmering the chili for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to develop further.
- Season: Season the chili with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Serve the chili hot, topped with diced jalapeno and freshly chopped cilantro for added freshness and a mild spicy kick.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier chili, add more diced jalapeno or include some chili powder in the seasoning step.
- You can substitute shredded cooked chicken breast if rotisserie chicken is not available.
- For a thicker chili, mash a few of the white beans before adding them in.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: white bean chicken chili, chicken chili recipe, salsa verde chili, easy chicken chili, stovetop chili, hearty chili recipe
