Description
This White Chicken Chili recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with creamy textures and a hint of spice. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Packed with protein and fiber from chicken and beans, this chili is not only delicious but also nutritious. Customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, lime wedges, or salsa for an extra burst of flavor. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making it an ideal option for meal prep. Enjoy a warm bowl of this hearty chili that will satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can white kidney beans (19oz)
- 1 can sweet corn (12oz)
- 1 can green chiles (4oz)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon green hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- Toppings: avocado, lime wedges, salsa, cheese, jalapenos
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, add chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in white kidney beans, sweet corn, green chiles, hot sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes; stir into the pot until melted. Simmer for another 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- For thickness, mix cornstarch with water; add to the chili if desired and stir well.
- Serve warm with optional toppings such as avocado slices, lime wedges, salsa, shredded cheese, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg