Easy White Chicken Chili
A comforting bowl filled with tender chicken, creamy beans, and zesty spices, perfect for chilly evenings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
Seasonings and aromatics
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece Lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot along with ground cumin and chili powder. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the drained beans and chicken broth, mixing everything well.
- Lower the heat, add cream cheese, and stir until fully melted, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced green chiles and lime juice, then allow to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For richer flavor, brown the chicken before adding. Adjust spices as desired. Use a slow cooker by adding all ingredients except cream cheese and cook on low for 6-8 hours.