# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bread Bowls
01 - 4 small round sourdough loaves, approx. 6 inches diameter each
→ Poultry
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 medium breasts)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
→ Beans & Chiles
06 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
→ Liquids & Dairy
08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup sour cream
10 - 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings (optional)
17 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
19 - Diced avocado
20 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking bread bowls.
02 - Slice off tops of sourdough loaves and hollow out centers, leaving approximately 3/4-inch thick walls. Reserve removed bread for serving or other use. Place bowls on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes to crisp.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and jalapeño (if using) for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook an additional minute.
04 - Incorporate ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper into pot. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add diced green chiles, drained beans, shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Bring to gentle simmer and cook 15 minutes to blend flavors.
06 - Using potato masher or back of spoon, mash some beans against pot sides to thicken mixture.
07 - Lower heat and stir in sour cream and half-and-half until smooth and creamy. Simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling.
08 - Adjust seasoning as necessary to balance flavors.
09 - Ladle hot chili into prepared sourdough bowls. Garnish with shredded cheese, cilantro, diced avocado, and lime wedges as desired. Serve immediately.
