Description
White chicken chili is a creamy, comforting dish that warms you from the inside out. This recipe features tender chicken, hearty white beans, and just the right amount of spice, making it perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavor and velvety texture, this chili is sure to become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various tastes, it’s the ultimate hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern white beans, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop onion and mince garlic; set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts; cook until lightly browned on all sides (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in chicken broth, white beans, and green chilies; gently simmer while stirring.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to the pot; stir until melted and creamy.
- Squeeze lime juice into the pot before serving. Garnish with cilantro or avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg