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Creamy White Chicken Chili
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 573 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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.
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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
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
% 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.