Creamy White Chili Chicken
Warm up your evenings with this creamy white chili chicken recipe, a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty spices, and fluffy white beans. Perfect for cozy nights, this dish offers comfort in every spoonful. Ideal for family gatherings or game nights, its rich flavors and creamy texture will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and white beans; bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cream cheese until melted.
- Stir in chopped green chilies and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg