Description
A comforting and creamy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in. This hearty chili is packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and flavorful spices, all simmered together in a rich, cheesy broth.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
- Stir in the beans, corn, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted, then add Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans before adding the cream cheese.
- This dish pairs perfectly with warm tortilla chips or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
