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White Chicken Chili (Easy)

A creamy and flavorful white chicken chili that's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can green chilies diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Creamy Base
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, add the diced chicken and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Ingredients
  1. Stir in the white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Make it Creamy
  1. Stir in the sour cream and cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
  2. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot, garnished with cilantro or cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

This chili can be topped with shredded cheese, avocado, or fresh cilantro for added flavor.

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