Description
White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul! This creamy, zesty dish features tender chicken, green chiles, and rich cream cheese, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, this chili not only satisfies hunger but also brings everyone together. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an added touch of delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cans (4 oz each) canned green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, green chiles, and chicken broth.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Serve hot with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the pot. You can substitute turkey for chicken or make it vegetarian by using vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days and reheat gently on low heat.