Description
Simmering White Chicken Chili brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the table, warming hearts with its rich, creamy blend of tender chicken and hearty beans. Fragrant spices and a dollop of sour cream make this chili a delightful meal that hugs your taste buds with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups white beans (great northern or cannellini beans)
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 12 green chilies, chopped (mild or medium)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grab a large pot and heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Season 2 chicken breasts with salt and place them in the hot oil, cooking 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 3-4 minutes. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, sauté 1 chopped medium onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 12 chopped green chilies for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become soft and fragrant.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and add 2 cups white beans. Sprinkle 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp chili powder, and salt to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the chili for 12-15 minutes, allowing flavors to blend and liquid to slightly reduce.
- Drop 4 oz cubed cream cheese into the pot. Stir gently until cheese melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- Remove pot from heat and splash in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Stir to distribute the bright, tangy flavor throughout the chili.
- Ladle the chili into serving bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Check chicken temperature to ensure it’s fully cooked at 165°F before shredding for food safety.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version that keeps the creamy texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken to make the recipe even faster and save cooking time.
- Customize heat level by adjusting green chili amount or adding jalapeños for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-27 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg