Thick White Chicken Black Beans (Printer-friendly)
Hearty, creamy white chili with chicken and three types of beans for a satisfying one-pot meal.
# 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
19 - Chopped fresh cilantro
20 - Sliced green onions
21 - Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Sour cream
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a splash of oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast spices and release their flavors.
04 - Add chicken breasts or thighs and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
05 - Remove cooked chicken from pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
06 - Stir in black beans, cannellini beans, great northern beans, and frozen corn. Simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors.
07 - Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until chili is thick and creamy.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with optional garnishes including cilantro, green onions, cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of meal that makes people linger at the table longer than they planned
- The three different beans create this incredible creamy texture without needing any flour or thickeners
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
- Mashing about a cup of beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream makes the chili incredibly thick and creamy
- The cream can separate if you boil it too hard so keep it at a gentle simmer after pouring it in
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly if you want to save about 25 minutes of cooking time
03 -
- Chop all your vegetables before you start cooking because this recipe moves quickly once you hit the stove
- Let people garnish their own bowls so everyone can customize their perfect bowl