Description
Warm up with this comforting white chicken chili, featuring tender chicken and zesty spices in a creamy bean base. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups white beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese or sour cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- 3. Add the chicken breasts to the pot and sear until lightly browned on both sides.
- 4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the white beans; stir to combine.
- 5. Sprinkle with cumin and chili powder; allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- 6. Stir in cream cheese or sour cream until fully melted and mixed.
- 7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider swapping white beans for black beans or adding corn.
- Experiment with toppings like avocado or crispy tortilla strips for extra crunch.
- Letting the chili simmer longer enhances the depth of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg