Description
Creamy Gochujang White Chicken Chili is a bold fusion of Korean and American flavors. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and spicy gochujang for a unique and hearty meal, topped with your favorite garnishes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons peeled, finely chopped ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), halved crosswise
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chiles
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen corn (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- Tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheddar, kimchi, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Simmer with Broth and Chicken:
- Pour in chicken broth. Add chicken breasts, beans, cream cheese, green chiles, gochujang, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken and Mash Beans:
- Remove chicken and shred with forks.
- Mash about one-quarter of the beans in the pot to thicken the chili.
- Combine and Heat Through:
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add frozen corn and simmer for 4-6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and toasted sesame oil.
- Serve:
- Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with toppings like tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar cheese, kimchi, scallions, sesame seeds, or cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing gochujang.
- Use vegetable broth and omit chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Experiment with toppings like avocado or lime for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Korean-American)
