Description
Warm up with this creamy white chicken chili, a comforting blend of tender chicken, zesty spices, and hearty beans. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this dish promises to bring smiles to the table. Top it with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for an added burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in a splash of oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts, cumin, and chili powder; stir to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and drained white beans. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the diced green chilies and cream cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Simmer on low for about 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through; shred chicken in the pot for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg