Description
Indulge in a bowl of White Chicken Chili, where tender chicken meets creamy white beans and zesty spices. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings, bringing warmth and comfort with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, it’s sure to impress at gatherings or cozy dinners. Serve it alongside warm cornbread for the ultimate experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium white beans, drained
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the pot; add white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and cream cheese. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg