Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or an impressive dish for gatherings. This hearty chili is rich and creamy, packed with tender chicken and nutritious white beans that provide a filling meal without compromising on flavor. In just 35 minutes, you can create a delicious dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Top it off with fresh avocado, zesty lime juice, or crispy tortilla strips for added texture and taste. Ideal as a weeknight dinner or for meal prep, this comforting recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into small bite-size pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans white beans (drained)
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies (with juices)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: lime juice, avocado, cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, white beans, green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes, microwave briefly to soften, and stir into the pot until fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg