Description
This creamy White Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal made with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warm spices in a rich, creamy broth. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for meal prep, and customizable to your spice preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 680 g (1.5 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small green chili peppers, diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cans (425 g / 15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 liter (4 cups) chicken broth
- 170 g (6 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 120 ml (½ cup) thick cooking cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and green chili peppers; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables with the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add white beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cream cheese cubes and stir until fully melted. Pour in the cooking cream and stir until smooth.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and fresh coriander.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken to reduce cook time.
- For a thicker chili, mash some beans before adding or simmer uncovered longer.
- Add corn or zucchini for extra texture and nutrition.
- Adjust spice level with extra green chili or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
