Thick White Chicken With Black Beans (Printable)
Hearty, creamy white chili with tender chicken, black beans, and corn for satisfying flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 cup frozen corn kernels
→ Beans & Legumes
07 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
10 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
→ Spices & Seasonings
12 - 2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1 tsp chili powder
15 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
16 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
17 - 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
18 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes (optional)
19 - Chopped fresh cilantro
20 - Sliced green onions
21 - Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Sour cream
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to toast spices.
04 - Add chicken breasts or thighs and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
05 - Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
06 - Stir in black beans, cannellini beans, great northern beans, and corn. Simmer for 10 minutes.
07 - Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until chili is thick and creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, green onions, cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The three different beans create incredible texture that keeps every bite interesting
- Heavy cream transforms it into something luxurious without feeling heavy
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day, if you manage to have any
02 -
- Mashing about a cup of beans before adding the cream creates velvety thickness without any extra effort
- Letting the cream simmer too long can cause it to separate, so keep it gentle at the end
03 -
- Toast your spices in a dry pan before adding them for even deeper flavor
- Reserve some cilantro and green onions to add fresh just before serving