White Chicken Chili with Avocado
White Chicken Chili with Avocado is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy avocado, and hearty white beans in a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this chili is quick to prepare and can be easily customized to suit your taste. With its rich flavors and inviting texture, it promises to warm both your body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook the chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- 3. Build the base: In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Add flavors: Pour in chicken broth along with cumin and chili powder. Stir well before adding white beans. Return chicken to pot and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 5. Shred the chicken: Remove cooked chicken from pot, shred using two forks, then return it to the chili.
- 6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with avocado slices and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added spice, include diced jalapeños or use spicy green chilies. Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Enhance flavor with additional toppings such as cheese or lime juice.