Description
A delicious and creamy white chicken chili made with cream cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned.
- Stir in the green chilies, white beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg