Description
Creamy white chicken chili is a comforting dish filled with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (4.5 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in Chiles and Beans: Add canned green chiles and drained white beans to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Pour in Broth: Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Creamy Finish: Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the chili.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls and garnish with toppings like fresh cilantro or crushed tortilla chips if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: You can substitute chicken with turkey or add additional legumes for extra protein. For added flavor, consider incorporating lime juice or smoked paprika.