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White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese
5 from 6 votes

White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese

This chili gets an instant flavor boost from Iron Range Porchetta Seasoning, bringing a bevy of bold Italian flavors into one comforting bowl. Or use an Italian seasoning blend to bring the flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or bacon grease
  • 2 large chicken breast
  • 1 ounce box chicken broth
  • 3 .5- ounce cans Navy beans drained
  • 1 ounce cream cheese package
  • 3 ½ tablespoons porchetta seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium white onion finely diced, or yellow onion
  • 1 ounce can green chili diced, canned
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Let cream cheese come to room temperature.
  2. Add butter or bacon grease to a Dutch oven and bring to medium heat.
  3. Cook onions for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add garlic and porketta seasoning and cook another minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Add chicken broth, diced green chiles, and chicken breasts and bring to a boil (this will take 5-6 minutes).
  6. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, covered.
  7. Remove chicken breasts, let cool, and shred with two forks. Don't worry if the chicken is not yet completely cooked through - it will finish cooking upon adding back to the Dutch Oven.
  8. Add some of the broth to a small pan and let cool slightly. Add cream cheese and whisk into broth. Set aside. 
  9. Add navy beans and shredded chicken, followed by the cream cheese mixture. 
  10. Gently simmer for another 10 minutes, uncovered, then remove from heat. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Serve with little toasts for dipping. 

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
  • *Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
  • Don’t skip the cream cheese tempering step; slowly melting the cream cheese into semi-cooled soup broth prevents the cream cheese from curdling in the soup.
  • Don’t skip the cream cheese tempering step; slowly melting the cream cheese into semi-cooled soup broth prevents the cream cheese from curdling in the soup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 610mg (25%) Potassium 1006mg (21%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 610mg 25%
Potassium 1006mg 21%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 239mg 24%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.