Description
White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish that warms you from the inside out. This hearty chili features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth infused with green chilies and spices, creating a delightful balance of savory and subtly spicy flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, cover chicken breasts with chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- 2. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside while keeping the broth simmering.
- 3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- 4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in shredded chicken, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and more broth if needed. Mix well.
- 5. Mix in Cream Cheese: Stir in softened cream cheese until fully incorporated into the chili mixture.
- 6. Simmer & Serve: Let simmer for an additional 10 minutes on low heat. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg