White Chicken Chili
A creamy twist on traditional chili featuring shredded chicken, white beans, and green chilies, perfect for chilly nights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes until softened.
- Combine shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Serve in bowls and add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
For thicker chili, let it simmer longer or mash some beans. Adjust spice level with more chili powder or jalapeños.