Description
Enjoy this creamy white chicken chili, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. This recipe combines tender chicken, white beans, and a creamy broth for a satisfying chili experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and green bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, great northern beans, green chilies, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and combined.
- Add shredded chicken and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use canned chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- This chili tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg