Description

Creamy Chicken & White Bean Chili is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for weeknights and gatherings, featuring tender chicken, white beans, and a velvety broth. This easy recipe comes together quickly and pairs wonderfully with cornbread.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast or thighs

2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups chicken broth

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

1 cup corn (optional)

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent

2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds

3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper and toast briefly

4. Add green chiles, corn, shredded chicken, white beans, and chicken broth and bring to a simmer

5. Let chili cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally

6. Turn heat to low and stir in cream cheese until smooth

7. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed

8. Serve chili in bowls and garnish with cilantro

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: main course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 700
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 8
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 60

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