White Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful Mexican American dish from Northern Mexico and Southern Texas, combines chicken breast, white beans, green chilis, and aromatics. Easy to make, it offers a comforting taste similar to classic beef chili and pairs wonderfully with avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips, and cheese toppings for lunch or dinner.
In a wide pot or pan over medium heat, pour in oil and add onion, garlic, and serrano pepper. Sauté until they soften.
Add chili, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
Place the chicken breasts and diced green chili in the pot. Stir and cook until the chicken turns pale and white.
Introduce corn kernels, Northern white beans, and chicken broth to the mix.
Stir well and let it boil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Now remove the chicken breasts and shred them using a fork.
Return the shredded chicken breasts to the pot with the white bean and corn mixture, mixing well to combine.
Add cream cheese, stirring until it melts. Let the chili simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. (Optional: For extra creaminess, add white bean puree at this stage. Remember to reserve some white beans earlier.)
Finally, stir in a generous amount of chopped coriander leaves. Your comforting White Chicken Chili is now ready to be savored and enjoyed!
To Serve
Savor the delicious White Chicken Chili topped with sour cream, avocado, a blend of cheeses, lime wedges, and some crunchy tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
Here are some tips to enhance the taste and texture of your White Chicken Chili:
Flavorful Chicken: Sautéing the chicken breast with aromatics before adding it to the chili helps infuse it with flavor, eliminating any raw taste.
Boiling the Breast: While store-bought rotisserie chicken is an option, boiling fresh chicken breast in aromatic broth and seasonings, then shredding it, will significantly boost the chili's flavor.
Creaminess Boost: For extra thickness, alongside cream cheese, consider blending some white beans into a puree and adding it to the chili.
Heat Adjustment: The recipe includes a fair amount of diced green chiles, serrano, and cayenne pepper, making it moderately spicy. Adjust these spices to suit your heat preference.