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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

Creamy White Chicken Chili


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  • Author: Monica
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Description

Creamy White Chicken Chili is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for cozy evenings or quick weeknight meals. This versatile dish can be prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot, making it adaptable to your cooking style. With a base of tender chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and zesty green chiles, it’s a comforting option that’s also packed with protein and fiber. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado and lime wedges to add an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this hearty chili as a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast
  • 30 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained
  • 7 ounces chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add ground cumin and dried oregano. Mix well before adding boneless chicken breast, ensuring it's well-coated.
  4. Pour in cannellini beans, green chiles, frozen corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Remove chicken from the pot; shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  7. Stir in cream cheese cubes until melted and combined throughout the chili.
  8. Serve warm with garnishes like cilantro, scallions, tortilla chips, lime wedges, shredded cheese, or avocado.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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