Description
Indulge in the warmth of white chicken chili, a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chicken, savory spices, and rich white beans, each spoonful promises to envelop you in comfort. Easy to customize, this delightful recipe is sure to impress at gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and garlic. Rinse white beans under cold water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in rinsed white beans along with cumin and chili powder; simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; gradually add cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the pot before serving; taste-test and adjust seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg