Description
Indulge in a bowl of warmth with this creamy White Chicken Chili recipe, perfect for those chilly nights or casual gatherings. Bursting with tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, and sweet corn, this comforting dish is a go-to for family dinners or meal prep. With its rich texture enhanced by cream cheese, it promises to satisfy your cravings while being simple to whip up—ready in just 35 minutes! This chili is not only delicious but also freezer-friendly, ensuring you always have a warm meal on hand. Customize it with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, zesty lime wedges, and spicy jalapenos for an extra kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can white kidney beans (drained and rinsed) (19oz or 591ml)
- 1 can sweet corn (drained) (12oz or 341ml)
- 1 can green chiles (4oz or 113ml)
- 1 teaspoon green hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) (125g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- Toppings: avocado, lime wedges, salsa, cheese, jalapenos
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or soup pot, add chicken and broth. Simmer on medium-high heat until cooked through (15 minutes). Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in drained beans, corn, chiles, hot sauce, chili powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Cube cream cheese and mix into the pot; simmer until melted (10 minutes).
- For thicker chili, combine cornstarch and water; add to pot while stirring until desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve hot with toppings like avocado slices, lime wedges, salsa, and jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg