Description
Warm and creamy white chicken chili, bursting with zesty flavors—a perfect dish for cozy nights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the diced chicken, cumin, and chili powder; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the white beans and chicken broth; mix well.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese; stir until melted (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in green chiles and lime juice; let simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or chipotle peppers.
- Swap chicken for turkey or shredded jackfruit for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with toppings like avocado or tortilla strips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg