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a black bowl filled with white chicken chili and topped with jalapenos

5 Ingredient White Chicken Chili

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
This 5 Ingredient White Chicken Chili is pure magic! It combines tender chicken and white beans for an easy stove top chili recipe.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced fine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3-4 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 30 ounces Great Northern Beans or Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 16 ounces green enchilada sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Optional garnish:

  • sliced jalapenos
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh lime juice/lime wedges
  • hot sauce
  • sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large heavy bottomed pot, large stockpot, or Dutch oven, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and heat on medium-high heat. 
  • Add diced onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until softened. 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir to combine. 
  • Heat over medium heat until simmering. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, uncovered. 
  • Taste and season with salt and black pepper, if needed
  • Serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

Check the notes above the recipe card for substitution and addition suggestions.
Serving: 1, Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 1328mg, Potassium: 899mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 540IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 117mg, Iron: 4mg
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