Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. This quick-to-prepare recipe takes just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of tender chicken, creamy textures from cream cheese, and zesty flavors from spices and green chilies creates a rich and delicious experience that the whole family will love. Top it with fresh avocado, cilantro, lime juice, or crunchy tortilla strips to add your personal touch. Serve it alone or pair with rice or cornbread for a complete and hearty meal.
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)
- Additional toppings like lime juice, avocado, cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent (5–7 minutes).
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces; cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, drained white beans, green chilies with juices, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. 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 mixture; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg