Description
White Chicken Chili is a creamy, savory dish that warms you from the inside out. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth, complemented by spices and cream cheese for luscious richness. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each bowl is topped with fresh cilantro and a splash of lime, adding an invigorating zing to this comfort food classic. Easy to prepare, it’s a meal that promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups canned green chiles (mild or hot)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted into the broth, then add green chiles.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender enough to shred. Serve topped with cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg