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White Chicken Chili Recipe with Cream Cheese

A creamy and flavorful white chicken chili that combines tender chicken, beans, and cream cheese for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Beans and Broth
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Cook Chicken and Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Spices and Broth
  1. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the white beans, chicken broth, and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Finish with Cream Cheese
  1. Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and combined. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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