Description
White Chicken Chili delivers a creamy, comforting Mexican-inspired dish packed with tender chicken and rich flavors. Home cooks will discover a hearty meal that warms both body and soul with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans
- 4 oz cream cheese (cubed, softened)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- ½ cup frozen or canned corn
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Sliced jalapenos
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then sauté onions until translucent, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Layer Spices: Introduce minced garlic, roasted green chilies, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, allowing spices to bloom and intensify for 30 seconds.
- Integrate Protein: Add shredded chicken to the fragrant base, stirring thoroughly to coat the meat evenly with the spice mixture.
- Develop Liquid Foundation: Pour in chicken broth and white beans, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer and allowing flavors to meld for 15-20 minutes.
- Enrich Texture: Fold in softened cream cheese, stirring until completely integrated, creating a luxuriously smooth and creamy consistency.
- Finalize Dish: Taste and adjust seasonings, then serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Boost Spice Depth: Toast spices briefly before adding other ingredients to enhance their complex flavor profile and release aromatic oils.
- Prevent Cream Cheese Clumping: Soften cream cheese at room temperature and whisk it gradually into the chili to ensure smooth, silky integration without lumps.
- Control Thickness Wisely: Allow chili to simmer uncovered to naturally reduce and thicken; if too thick, add small amounts of chicken broth to maintain desired consistency.
- Protein Flexibility: Easily swap shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like shredded jackfruit for dietary preferences or convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg