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Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Deliciously creamy and hearty, this Creamy White Chicken Chili is packed with flavor and makes for a perfect cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

Cooking Base

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped

Spices

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • kosher salt and black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 can white beans, drained
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Garnishes

  • avocado, for serving
  • cheddar cheese, for serving
  • yogurt, for serving
  • lime zest and juice, for serving

Instructions
 

Stove

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes, until very fragrant. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth. Season with more salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
  • Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. Stir in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, salsa verde, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. If needed, thin with additional broth.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy!

Slow Cooker

  • In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the onion, garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the white beans, salsa verde, cheddar, and cilantro.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chicken chili, Chili Recipes, Comfort Food, Creamy White Chicken Chili, Healthy Chili, Slow Cooker Chili
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