Creamy White Chicken Chili
This tasty white chicken chili is a creamy, hearty, and comforting family dinner that you can whip up in just 35 minutes! Throw on some fresh toppings, and you’ve got a delicious chili that’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to become a family favorite.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 chicken breasts cut into small bite-size pieces
- 2 (14 ounces) cans of white beans drained
- 2 (4 ounces) cans of mild green chilies with juices
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 block of Philly) softened
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings (optional, to taste):
- Lime juice, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc.
Instructions
- Put olive oil in a big pot on medium heat. Cook the onion for 5-7 minutes until it’s a bit brown for more flavor.
- Add the chicken and cook until it’s not pink on the outside.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Put in all the other ingredients except for cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Turn up the heat, bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes, microwave for 30 seconds to soften, then stir it in. Keep cooking for another 5 minutes until the cream cheese mixes well and warms up.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve it and add toppings as you like.
Notes
- 1 pound of chicken breasts in this recipe. If you have cooked chicken, you can use that, but be careful not to cook it too long.
- This recipe serves 4-6 people
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