Description
Hearty white chicken chili brings authentic Mexican comfort to dinner tables with creamy, spicy goodness. Packed with tender chicken, robust beans, and zesty peppers, you’ll savor each comforting spoonful of this soul-warming classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces/113 grams) green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and gently transform diced onions and minced garlic into a translucent, aromatic base over moderate temperature.
- Introduce green chilies, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, creating a vibrant spice foundation by stirring thoroughly.
- Stream chicken broth into the seasoned mixture, allowing the liquid to reach a gentle, bubbling simmer.
- Carefully fold in tender shredded chicken, pristine white beans, and sweet frozen corn, letting the ingredients dance together for 15-20 minutes to develop complex flavors.
- Incorporate cream cheese, gently stirring until it dissolves completely into a luxurious, creamy texture, then blend in heavy cream to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Elevate the chili’s presentation by topping with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, and a bright citrus accent from a lime wedge, transforming the dish into a comforting culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of green chilies or adding jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like coconut cream and vegan cream cheese to make the dish dairy-free and vegetarian-friendly.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to save time and add extra flavor to the chili.
- Enhance the protein content by adding quinoa or additional beans for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg