Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy White Chicken Chili. Perfect for cozy evenings or lively gatherings, this dish features tender shredded chicken, zesty green chilies, and a smooth broth enhanced by cream cheese. Whether you prepare it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this versatile recipe is easy to follow and allows for customization based on your taste preferences. Serve it with cornbread or top it with fresh avocado for a delightful twist. Everyone at your table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon each: ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 2 cans cannellini beans (drained)
- 1½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Combine all dry seasonings in a small bowl.
- Sauté onions and jalapenos in melted butter until softened; add garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook briefly to form a roux.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half until smooth.
- Blend some beans with broth for extra creaminess, then add back into the pot.
- Stir in reserved seasonings, hot sauce, green chilies, corn, and seasoned chicken.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through; shred and mix back into the chili.
- Lower heat and incorporate cream cheese until fully melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg