Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of white chicken chili, a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. The rich flavors and inviting aroma will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether topped with cheese or fresh cilantro, this chili is a comforting hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cannellini or great northern beans (canned, drained)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies (diced)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts and brown slightly on both sides.
- Stir in the chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, and white beans; mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return to the pot along with cream cheese.
- Finish by squeezing lime juice into the chili before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg