Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
This Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe is a deliciously comforting dish featuring tender chicken, white beans, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this chili is packed with flavor and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- White beans (cannellini or great northern)
- Chicken broth
- Green chilies
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Spices: Cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime juice (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pot, add diced onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Simmer: Add chicken broth, green chilies, and spices. Return chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cook until chicken is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili powder and green chilies.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated, and it often tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg