Description
Warm up with this creamy and zesty white chicken chili, packed with tender chicken, white beans, and spices for a comforting bowl of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
For the Sauce:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken breasts and pour in enough chicken broth to cover them. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 2. Shred the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for a minute. Shred using two forks.
- 3. Sauté Veggies
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then stir in the diced green chilies.
- 4. Combine Ingredients
- Return shredded chicken to the pot along with the white beans and remaining chicken broth. Mix everything well.
- 5. Add Creaminess
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and incorporated into the chili.
- 6. Spice It Up
- Add ground cumin and chili powder, stirring to combine. Let simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- 7. Serve
- Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro or avocado slices if desired. Enjoy with warm cornbread or tortilla chips!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg