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Weeknight White Chicken Chili

Weeknight White Chicken Chili is a cozy, one-pot bowl with tender chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and mild green chiles layered with warm cumin and oregano. Each spoonful is gently spiced with a hint of cayenne and finished with fresh cilantro and melty Monterey Jack, perfect for cool evenings or casual gatherings.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Weeknight White Chicken Chili
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the chicken, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until the chicken is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Move the chicken to a cutting board; cut it into 1-inch pieces.

  3. 3

    Return the chicken pieces to the Dutch oven. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide cilantro among 4 bowls. Ladle the chili over the cilantro and top with cheese.

  5. 5

    Season with salt to serve.