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White Chicken Chili with Hominy

White Chicken Chili with Hominy

by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
White Chicken Chili with Hominy is a comforting, hearty meal you can make almost entirely from pantry staples. This easy, naturally gluten-free chili comes together in about 20 minutes and has the perfect balance of tender chicken, creamy white beans, chewy hominy, and mild green chiles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 12.5 oz cans chicken breast, drained or 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 15 oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed cannellini or Great Northern beans
  • 2 15 oz cans of white hominy or one 24 oz can, drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 roasted Hatch, Pueblo, or Anaheim green chiles, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ diced white onion
  • 2 diced garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Diced cilantro
  • White shredded cheese like muenster, Monterey Jack, Chihuahua, or Oaxaca
  • Lime juice
  • Crumbled tortilla chips for an added bonus try the lime flavored ones
  • Sliced pickled jalapeños and the juice for additional spice

Instructions
 

  • Gather and prepare all of the canned products.
  • Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the drained canned chicken and use the back of the spoon to break up any big pieces.
  • Add the drained and rinsed beans and hominy.
  • Add the green chiles and chicken broth.
  • Add the cumin and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir everything together and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow all of the flavors to come together. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve with any of the garnishes listed.

Notes

  • For more spice, add additional chopped green chiles than what's indicated. However, if you like less spice, add less chiles or remove the seeds and veins.
  • You can substitute the roasted chiles with 2 7oz cans of green chiles

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30.3gFat: 6.2gSaturated Fat: 1.8gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 865mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2.3gCalcium: 73mgIron: 4mg
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