Creamy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese Delight
Warm your soul with this creamy, comforting white chicken chili that blends tender chicken, zesty spices, and cream cheese in every delightful spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Chicken: Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot. Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over it. Stir occasionally until browned on all sides, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- 4. Add Beans and Broth: Pour in drained white beans, chicken broth, and diced green chiles. Stir well to combine.
- 5. Introduce Cream Cheese: Lower the heat slightly and mix in softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the chili.
- 6. Simmer Away: Let your chili simmer for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- 7. Serve Hot: Serve in bowls topped with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg