Creamy White Chicken Chili
Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal on a chilly day, a dish to impress guests, or a hearty dinner for the family, Creamy White Chicken Chili fits the bill. It’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with sides like cornbread or a fresh salad for a complete meal experience.
Servings 5
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.