Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in green chilies, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Return chicken to the pot. Stir in great northern beans and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation. Shred the chicken and add it in step 4.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg