Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
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5.0
72 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
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Creamy White Chicken Chili (3 Ways!) - On the stovetop, in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, this hearty and bold chicken chili recipe is easy to make any way that you choose!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large sweet onion peeled and chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast
- 30 ounces canned cannellini beans drained
- 7 ounces chopped green chiles mild or hot
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (could be low fat)
- Possible Garnishes: cilantro scallions, tortilla chips, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, avocado
Instructions
On the Stovetop:
- Set a large 6+ quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the butter, chopped onion, minced garlic, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Stir and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the whole chicken breasts, beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the cream cheese into cubes.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken breasts. Stir the cream cheese cubes into the chili base. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-size chunks. Then stir the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Crockpot Instructions:
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, chopped onion, minced garlic, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the sautéed veggies into a large 6+ quart slow cooker. Add the whole chicken breasts, beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth, cream cheese, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover and set on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken breasts. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-size chunks. Then stir the shredded chicken back into the crock.
- Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Set a large 6+ Instant Pot on Sauté. Add the butter, chopped onion, minced garlic, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the whole chicken breasts, beans, green chiles, corn, chicken broth, and ½ teaspoon salt. Lock the lid into place and set the Instant Pot on Pressure Cook High for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the cream cheese into cubes.
- Perform a Quick Release. Once the steam button drops, it’s safe to open the lid.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken breasts. Stir the cream cheese cubes into the chili base. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-size chunks. Then stir the shredded chicken back into the pot. If the chili seems thin, set the IP back on sauté and simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
- Taste, then salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Like it spicy? Add ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper when cooking.
- Like it spicy? Add ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper when cooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
792mg
(33%)
Potassium
635mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
344IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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72 reviews
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