Description
Hearty 5-ingredient white chicken chili delivers comfort and warmth in one delicious bowl. Creamy, zesty flavors blend seamlessly, creating a quick weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
Main Starches and Beans:
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) cans great northern beans
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 (4 ounces / 113 grams) can green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
Instructions
- Shred or dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform texture for even distribution throughout the chili.
- Pour chicken broth into a large pot, creating a flavorful liquid base for the chili.
- Add white beans and diced green chilies to the broth, creating a rich and hearty foundation.
- Sprinkle cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly across the mixture, infusing deep, aromatic flavors.
- Stir ingredients thoroughly to combine and prevent seasoning clumping.
- Increase heat to high and bring the chili to a robust boil, allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Reduce heat to low, creating a gentle simmer that allows flavors to develop for 15 minutes.
- Periodically stir the chili to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt or additional spices as needed for balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot chili into serving bowls, maintaining its warm temperature.
- Optional: Enhance presentation and taste by topping with shredded cheese, dollop of sour cream, or fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Swap chicken for rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and make the dish healthier.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with extra white beans or plant-based protein like tofu.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy green chilies based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg