White Bean Chicken Chili
This easy white chicken chili is made with simple ingredients for a comforting meal. Creamy, hearty, and full of flavor, perfect for fall and winter nights.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (4ounce)can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional ingredients for serving:
- Shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.1 medium onion,3 cloves garlic.
- Add chicken breasts and enough broth to cover (about 2-3 cups). Bring to boil, then simmer 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts,4 cups chicken broth.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Set aside.
- Add beans, green chiles, and all spices to pot. Bring to boil, then simmer 10 minutes. 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans,1 (4ounce)can diced green chiles,1 teaspoon ground cumin,1 teaspoon dried oregano,1/2 teaspoon chili powder,1 teaspoon salt.
- Add corn and cook 3 minutes.1 cup frozen corn.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.8 ounces cream cheese,
- Stir in heavy cream and Monterey Jack cheese until smooth.1/2 cup heavy cream.1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add shredded chicken back to chili and cook 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with toppings, if desired.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened before adding to prevent lumps. Cut it into cubes for faster melting and stir constantly until completely smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 9.3gProtein: 9.9gFat: 19.9gSaturated Fat: 9.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.8gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 65.9mgSodium: 857.2mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 2.6gVitamin A: 651.8IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 52.7mgIron: 0.6mg
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