Creamy White Chicken Chili
A comforting bowl of white chicken chili featuring tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles, perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breast
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles or poblano peppers
- 1 yellow or white onion, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 8 oz cream cheese (or Greek yogurt/sour cream)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Cook the chicken by adding it to the pot if raw, seasoning and browning for about 5 minutes per side. Remove and shred once cooled.
- Incorporate the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the beans and green chiles.
- Season with cumin, oregano, and salt to taste.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring until melted for a silky texture.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Customize with garnishes like avocado, cilantro, or crispy tortilla strips. Experiment with spices and veggies for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, comfort food, chicken, white bean chili, easy recipe