White Chicken Chili
This creamy and flavorful white chicken chili is perfect for warming up on chilly days. Made with tender chicken breasts, cannellini beans, and a blend of spices, it’s a comforting dish that is both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup corn
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cannellini beans
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Sear on each side until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add green chilies, cannellini beans, corn, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Shred the chicken using two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the chili.
- Add lime juice and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the chili into bowls. Garnish with additional cilantro, lime wedges, and any desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg