Description
White Chicken Chili is a creamy, flavorful dish that warms you from the inside out. This comforting bowl combines tender chicken with zesty green chiles and aromatic spices, creating a delightful experience perfect for chilly nights or game day gatherings. With its rich texture and vibrant presentation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) roasted green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts and brown them on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle cumin over the mixture and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and green chiles; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined; simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg