White Chicken Chili
A creamy and comforting White Chicken Chili that warms your heart and fills your belly, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken. Season lightly with salt and pepper, sauté in olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked. If using rotisserie chicken, shred it.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the same pot until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the cooked chicken, white beans, green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Let it simmer on medium-low for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted and incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve with chopped cilantro on top.
Notes
This chili tastes even better the next day. It’s perfect for meal prep or gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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