Description
A comforting and creamy White Chicken Chili recipe that is perfect for chilly days. This hearty dish is packed with tender chicken, white beans, sweet corn, and a flavorful blend of spices, finished off with a touch of creaminess from cream cheese and heavy cream.
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (4-ounce) cans green chiles (mild, hot, or a combination)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 (14-ounces) cans white beans (such as Navy, Cannellini or Great Northern Beans), drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice of half a lime
Instructions
- In a large Dutch Oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue sautéing for another minute until fragrant. Add the green chilies and cook for a minute or two to evaporate excess liquid.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the oregano, basil, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken breasts, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot along with the beans, corn, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat until the cream cheese melts and blends into the chili.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice. Cook until the chili thickens to your liking. For a thicker consistency, mash some beans against the pot’s sides to release starch.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with your favorite toppings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: White Chicken Chili, Creamy Chicken Chili, Comfort Food Recipes
