Description
Hearty white chicken chili delivers comfort and warmth with its rich, creamy broth and tender chicken nestled among perfectly seasoned beans. Spicy jalapeños and zesty lime create a perfect balance, promising delicious satisfaction in every spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 2 pounds cooked chicken, cubed (or 2 lbs cooked shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 32 fluid ounces (946 milliliters) low sodium chicken broth
Beans and Vegetables:
- 4 cans (15.5 ounces or 439 grams each) great northern white beans, fully drained and rinsed
- 3 cans (4 ounces or 113 grams each) diced green chiles, drained
- 2 onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dairy and Cream:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) low-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
- Tortilla chips or strips
- Jalapenos
- Cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Avocado
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and softened.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot, allowing it to release its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate chicken pieces into the mixture, then pour in lime juice, chicken broth, white beans, green chiles, and a blend of robust seasonings including salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and chili powder.
- Elevate the liquid to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and let the chili simmer for 25 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Carefully fold cream cheese into the simmering liquid, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated, creating a luxurious base.
- Pour in heavy cream and freshly chopped cilantro, gently stirring to ensure a smooth, velvety consistency and even heat distribution.
- Ladle the steaming chili into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings to enhance texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey or tofu to create versatile protein alternatives that match different dietary preferences.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and half-and-half to reduce overall calorie content without sacrificing rich, creamy texture.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper and chili powder quantities to suit individual heat tolerance.
- Prepare extra batches and freeze in airtight containers for convenient meal prep, keeping portions separated for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 506 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg