Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy white chili chicken that combines tender chicken, creamy white beans, and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cannellini or great northern beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in white beans, cumin, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and green chiles; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from heat; stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg