Description
White chicken chili is the perfect comfort food, featuring a creamy base and packed with tender chicken, zesty green chilies, and hearty white beans. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for family gatherings or casual game nights. With every spoonful, you’ll experience a warm embrace of flavors that will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups great northern or cannellini beans (drained)
- 1 cup green chilies (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot along with cumin and chili powder; cook until slightly browned on all sides.
- Add chicken broth and drained beans; bring to a simmer.
- After about 20 minutes of simmering, reduce heat and mix in cream cheese until melted.
- Stir in green chilies and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg