Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty green chilies, and rich spices to create a satisfying meal. This easy-to-make chili is perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with friends and family. With its creamy texture and vibrant toppings, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table and keep you coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until aromatic.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and green chilies; toast for about one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while stirring. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Substitute chicken with beans or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Pair with cornbread or tortilla chips for a delicious side.