Easy Three-Way Chicken Chili (Print Format)

Warm up with a creamy white chicken chili that's flexible and filling. Fix it in just 45 minutes on your stove, or go for hands-off cooking in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
02 - 2½ cups chicken broth, low in sodium
03 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped up (around half a cup)
04 - 2 cloves of garlic, minced finely (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder)
05 - 1 tablespoon of olive oil

→ Seasonings

06 - Half a teaspoon of paprika
07 - 1½ teaspoons of cumin, ground
08 - A quarter teaspoon of cayenne
09 - Juice squeezed from half a lime
10 - A pinch of dried oregano, about ½ teaspoon
11 - Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjust to your taste

→ Main Components

12 - 1 cup corn (use fresh or frozen)
13 - 2 cans (15 oz each) of great northern beans
14 - 2 generous cups of shredded, cooked chicken
15 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

→ Optional Toppings

16 - Green onion slices
17 - Crispy tortilla chips
18 - Chunks of avocado
19 - Cheese, shredded
20 - Chopped-up fresh cilantro

# Steps:

01 - In a big pot (5-6 quart size), heat the olive oil on medium-high. Toss in the onion and cook until it softens, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and let it cook briefly for 30 seconds.
02 - Pour in the chicken broth, green chilies, paprika, cumin, cayenne, oregano, lime juice, and a bit of salt and pepper to balance out the flavors.
03 - Rinse the beans well. If you’d like it creamier, blend some beans with a small amount of broth until smooth. Toss both whole and pureed beans, along with corn, into the pot.
04 - Let it come to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer without a lid for 15 to 30 minutes.
05 - Take the pot off the heat. Stir in the sour cream and the shredded chicken. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

# Tips:

01 - You can make it using a slow cooker or an instant pot
02 - Stores in the fridge for up to 3-4 days
03 - Freeze it for 3 months max (skip the sour cream first)
04 - Ideal for leftover chicken from a store-bought rotisserie

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