Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of White Chicken Chili, where tender chicken melds with creamy broth and zesty flavors. This delicious dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, offering a delightful experience that brings friends and family together. With customizable toppings and a rich, satisfying texture, it promises to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) roasted green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken breasts; simmer gently for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir in softened cream cheese until melted.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the chili before serving hot with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg