Description
White Chicken Chili is a delightful twist on the traditional chili, offering a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This easy recipe blends tender shredded chicken with creamy broth, green chilies, and an array of spices to create a warm bowl of goodness that everyone will love. Whether you prepare it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this versatile dish can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, or sour cream. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it also packs in protein and fiber, making it a nutritious option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15.5 oz.) cans cannellini beans (drained)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ⅓ cup half and half (half milk, half cream)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 (4 oz.) cans mild green chilies (undrained)
- 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn (drained)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion and jalapeno for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half until smooth.
- Blend part of the beans for a thicker consistency if desired; add all remaining ingredients including seasonings.
- Bring to a gentle boil; simmer uncovered while adding seasoned chicken breast and corn.
- Cook until chicken is done; shred and stir back into the chili along with cream cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg