Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread chicken breasts in a roasting pan.
- Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch or two of cayenne.
- Roast chicken for 30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool, then shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds more.
- Add drained white beans, shredded chicken, chopped green chiles, oregano, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 2 Tbsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne. Stir to combine.
- Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth. Reserve extra broth to thin later if needed. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let sit for about 5 minutes. With the pot off the heat, stir in 3 cups of shredded cheese, adding 1 cup at a time until melted smoothly. Then stir in 1 cup sour cream.
- Return the pot to low heat and gently simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add extra chicken broth to reach desired consistency if needed.
- For added texture, mash about half the beans and chicken in the pot with a potato masher and stir to combine.
Serving
- Serve hot with garnishes such as scallions, cilantro, extra sour cream, shredded cheese, and hot sauce on the side.
Notes
For best flavor, make-ahead and allow chili to deepen overnight. Reheat gently and adjust consistency with chicken broth.
