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Easy White Chicken Chili (Stovetop Recipe)
It's so comforting to curl up with a bowl of Chicken Chili. This chili is great served with tortilla chips or baked potatoes. The combination of tender shredded chicken simmered in a creamy and hearty base is so inviting. Add your favorite toppings like diced avocado, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 467 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 30 oz canned white beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can corn drained
- 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis with juice
- 1 tsp chili powder (use 1/2 for mild chili)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1.5 oz packet ranch dip mix *
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat a 6 quart enamel coated dutch oven pot over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken broth, drained white beans, drained corn, Rotel tomatoes with juice. Season with chili powder, cumin, 1 tsp salt and ranch packet. Stir to combine.
- Add 2 chicken breasts and submerge in liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Remove chicken to a bowl and shred with forks into bite-sized pieces.
- Add diced cream cheese, lime juice and stir to combine. Continue simmering for 5 minutes or until cream cheese is incorporated. Add more lime juice to taste, and season with another 1/2 tsp salt or add salt to taste. Simmer another 3 minutes or until chili reaches your desired thickness. It will thicken more as it cools.
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Notes
- *Dry ranch packets come in 0.4 to 1.5 oz packages depending on the brand. Use enough powder to normally make 2 cups ranch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
467kcal
(23%)
Carbs
43g
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1286mg
(54%)
Potassium
1255mg
(36%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
690IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbs | 43g | |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1286mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1255mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 690IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.