Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. Perfect for family dinners or a quick weeknight meal, this creamy chili combines tender chicken with hearty beans and zesty green chilies, all simmered together in a rich broth. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a bowl of this satisfying goodness, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. Customize it with fresh toppings like avocado and lime juice to elevate the flavors even further. Enjoy a cozy dinner that everyone will love!
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)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces; cook until no longer pink (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Combine remaining ingredients except cream cheese; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Microwave cream cheese for 30 seconds to soften, then stir into the chili until fully incorporated (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg