Easy White Chicken Chili
Description
This white chicken chili is packed with chunks of tender chicken, white cannellini beans, green chiles, and oregano for a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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5 1/4 cups chicken broth
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3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
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2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer chicken to a cutting board; cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
Return chicken pieces to the Dutch oven. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Divide cilantro among 4 bowls. Ladle chili over cilantro and top with cheese.
5
Season with salt to serve.