Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
A rich and comforting Creamy White Chicken Chili made with tender chicken breast, white beans, mild green chilies, and a blend of spices, finished with cream cheese for a velvety texture. This hearty chili is perfect for cozy dinners and can be customized with a variety of fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup/Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into small bite-size pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 (14 ounce) cans white beans, drained
- 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies with juices
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block Philadelphia), softened
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional)
- Lime juice
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Mexican cheese blend
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for 5-7 minutes, letting it brown slightly for extra flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot and cook for a few minutes until they lose their pink color on the outside.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, white beans, mild green chilies with juices, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Increase the heat to bring the chili to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese into cubes, microwave for 30 seconds to soften, then stir it into the chili. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and heated through.
- Season and Serve: Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with optional lime juice, avocado, cilantro, Mexican cheese blend, and tortilla strips as desired.
Notes
- Sautéing the onions until slightly browned enhances the chili’s depth of flavor.
- Microwaving the cream cheese before adding helps it blend smoothly into the chili.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by using hotter green chilies or adding cayenne pepper.
- This chili is great for leftovers and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the white beans before adding the cream cheese.
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