Description
Warm up with a delightful bowl of creamy white chicken chili, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. This dish combines tender chicken, zesty lime, and vibrant cilantro in a rich, comforting broth. It’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or game day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the chicken pieces along with cumin and chili powder; cook until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chicken broth, drained beans, and green chiles; bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate the cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish by stirring in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg