Creamy White Chicken Chili
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4.8
198 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy White Chicken Chili
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This flavorful white chicken chili recipe is a creamy and cozy dinner that's ready in just 35 minutes! Add some fresh toppings, and you've got an irresistible chili for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 chicken breasts cut into small bite-size pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans White beans drained
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies with juices
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block of Philly) softened
- salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional, to taste):
- Lime juice, avocado, cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, tortilla strips, etc.
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Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion for 5-7 minutes (I like to let it brown a little for extra flavor).
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for a few minutes until they're no longer pink on the outside.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the cream cheese and salt & pepper. Increase the heat and bring the chili to a boil. Reduce the heat so it's simmering, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes, then microwave it for 30 seconds to help soften it up. Stir it in, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes or so until the cream cheese has nicely incorporated into the sauce and it's warmed through.
- Season chili with salt & pepper as needed. Serve it up and top as desired.
Notes
- I used about 1 pound of chicken breasts in this recipe. You can use cooked chicken in this recipe if you have some, but I would reduce cooking time so as not to overcook the chicken.
- I like the tanginess the cream cheese gives this recipe, but you could instead use heavy cream if you wish (I'd start with 1/2 cup). I'd add some lime juice to compensate for the lack of tanginess if you do this. Sour cream would also work if you don't have cream cheese.
- Serves 4-6.
- Want to make this recipe in your electric pressure cooker? Try my Instant Pot white chicken chili recipe.
- This chili recipe is also in chapter 5 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
573kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
912mg
(38%)
Potassium
1735mg
(50%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
796IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
259mg
(26%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 912mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1735mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 796IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
198 reviews
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