03/04/2026
Early March still brings chilly days across many communities, and Igmu found a bowl of something warm and comforting to share: White Chicken Chili. 🌶️🥣
This creamy chili is packed with tender chicken, white beans, and gentle spices.
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook for about 4–5 minutes, until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add shredded chicken, white beans, chicken broth, and diced green chiles.
5. Stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Bring the chili to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes so the flavors combine.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until fully blended.
8. Warm for another 2–3 minutes, but do not boil.
9. Serve hot and add toppings if you like.
Igmu loves how easy this meal is to make when the weather is still cold but spring is on the way.
