White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish that marries tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful broth. With the perfect blend of spices and fresh ingredients, this chili warms you from the inside out, making it ideal for cozy nights or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, it promises to be a family favorite. Serve it topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra zing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) mild canned green chiles
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts along with cumin, oregano, and chili powder; stir to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in the white beans and canned green chiles; allow to simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap white beans for black beans or add corn for sweetness. Experimenting with spices like smoked paprika can elevate the flavor.