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Creamy White Chili with Chicken

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This creamy white chili with tender chicken and flavorful spices is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (like cannellini), drained
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Dice the onions and mince the garlic while ensuring the chicken breasts are thawed.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Place the boneless chicken breasts into the pot. Season with cumin and chili powder. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything well.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken back into the pot along with drained beans and green chiles.
  6. Stir in cream cheese until melted and fully combined. Let it simmer for another few minutes until everything is hot and bubbly.
  7. Transfer to plates or bowls for serving; drizzle with fresh cilantro if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding other ingredients. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with mushrooms or plant-based protein. Customize toppings with avocado or crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.