Description
Warm up with a delicious bowl of white chicken chili, featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty spices. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings, delivering rich flavors and heartwarming satisfaction. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, it’s a family favorite that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Sprinkle in cumin and chili powder; stir in diced chicken and cook until lightly browned (4-5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and add white beans and green chilies; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cream cheese until smooth.
- Squeeze lime juice into the pot; season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg