Description
Cozy white chicken chili is the perfect dish for a romantic evening in. With tender chunks of chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced sauce and topped with fresh cilantro, this delightful recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for sharing. Imagine the warmth filling your home as you enjoy this comforting meal, wrapped in a blanket with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken and spices: Incorporate diced chicken, cumin, and chili powder; cook until chicken is no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in broth and beans: Add chicken broth and white beans; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Melt in cream cheese: Stir in cream cheese until fully integrated for a creamy texture.
- Finish with chilies and lime: Add green chilies and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg