Description
A cozy, creamy, and mildly spicy white chicken chili that comes together quickly and is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup diced green chilies
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the green chilies, cumin, and chili powder, stirring for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, white beans, and chicken broth to the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream or cream cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For extra creaminess, swap heavy cream for plain Greek yogurt or use cream cheese for a thicker texture. This chili is also freezer-friendly and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chicken chili, white chili, healthy dinner, comfort food, easy weeknight meal