Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy white chicken chili is a soul-warming dish that combines tender chicken in a rich and velvety broth, punctuated by zesty green chilies and finished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy evenings, game day gatherings, or any time you crave comfort food. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, this chili is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and gather all ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the green chilies and white beans, then add chicken broth. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and warm through for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve topped with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 765mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg