White Bean Chicken Breast Chili

I love a hearty beef chili as much as the next guy, but once in a while there's nothing wrong with going over to the light side and enjoying an equally comforting bowl of white bean and chicken chili.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 410 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1 large onion, diced
• ⅓ cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup chicken broth
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
• ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon fine cornmeal
• 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
• ¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip breasts, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool before chopping into cubes.

Step 2

Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion turns translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir ancho chili powder, cumin, flour, chipotle pepper powder, and oregano into the onion mixture; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in cornmeal and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Stir in beans and 1 more cup chicken broth. Cut cooled chicken breasts into cubes, add to the chili and bring to a simmer. Add remaining cup of chicken broth, season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste; cook until heated through. Serve garnished with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.