Description
White Chicken Chili is a comforting, creamy delight that combines tender chicken, hearty white beans, and zesty green chiles. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and customizable to suit any taste. Each spoonful invites warmth and joy, making it a favorite for family dinners or game day feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Great Northern or Cannellini beans (rinsed)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken begins to brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add rinsed white beans. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until well combined. Add diced green chiles and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg