Description
White Chicken Chili is a comforting bowl of creamy goodness, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, hearty white beans, and zesty green chiles, creating a flavor-packed experience that warms the soul. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s a favorite among families. Serve it with fresh cilantro for an added touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Preheat a pot over medium heat with olive oil. Sear chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add beans and chiles: Stir in drained white beans and green chiles until combined.
- Add liquids and spices: Pour in chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder; bring to a simmer while scraping any brown bits off the bottom.
- Shred chicken & add cream cheese: Shred cooled chicken and return to the pot along with cubed cream cheese; stir until melted.
- Finishing touches: Squeeze lime juice over the chili; adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg