Description
Looking for the best creamy white chicken chili recipe? This easy and quick dish is perfect for simple weeknight dinners and cozy gatherings. Made with tender chicken creamy broth and mild spices it delivers healthy comfort in every bowl. Ideal for family meals game days potlucks and casual entertaining this recipe is beginner friendly and full of flavor. Save this best white chicken chili idea for a warm satisfying meal anytime.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat then add onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft stirring often.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant then stir in diced chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until opaque.
- Add white beans green chiles chicken broth cumin oregano salt and pepper then stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
- Add cream cheese cubes and stir until fully melted then pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro then taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
- For thicker chili mash some beans in the pot.
- Add extra broth if chili becomes too thick.
- Spice level can be increased with jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg