Gluten Free Classic White Chicken Chili

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

This hearty chili starts with seared chicken breast, shredded tender and simmered in a deeply spiced broth built from onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and diced green chiles. White beans and sweet corn add heft and bite, while a bright finish of lime juice keeps every spoonful tasting fresh rather than heavy. The broth turns thick and velvety as it comes together, landing somewhere between a stew and a chili in the best possible way. Fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and a crunchy topping round out each bowl with color and contrast. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner to keep on rotation, and it fits neatly into a gluten free spread without any fuss.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup frozen corn
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

sliced avocado, for serving (optional)
shredded monterey jack cheese, for serving (optional)
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden on the outside. Transfer the chicken to a plate — it will not be fully cooked through at this point.
2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the same pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so it doesn't brown.

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