This white bean chicken chili recipe is one my family really enjoys. It’s a light, spicy soup that’s great in any season. For spicier tastes, add more cayenne or your favorite hot sauce. Serve with crackers, Cheddar cheese, or sour cream.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::45 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Servings::8
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup fresh cilantro
Directions
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; sauté until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in jalapeños and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth, then stir in salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
Stir in beans and cilantro; cook until beans are hot and soft, about 10 minutes.