Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights or gatherings. This recipe combines succulent chicken, creamy cheese, and hearty cannellini beans, creating a rich and satisfying meal that pleases everyone at the table. With customizable spice levels and cooking methods—including stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot—this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it with fresh garnishes like cilantro and lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large sweet onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast
- 30 ounces canned cannellini beans (drained)
- 7 ounces chopped green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add ground cumin and dried oregano; cook for another minute.
- Stir in boneless chicken breast, mixing well with the sautéed ingredients.
- Add drained cannellini beans, chopped green chiles, corn, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 25 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese cubes until melted.
- Serve in bowls garnished with cilantro, scallions, tortilla chips, lime wedges, or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a spicier chili, use hot green chiles. You can substitute low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option. If using a slow cooker, add all ingredients at once and cook on low for 6–8 hours.