Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chili:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini), drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
1 (10 oz) can diced green chilies
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
Tortilla chips
Shredded cheese
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chicken breasts and sear until golden on both sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
In the same pot, add diced onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Simmer the Chili:
Pour in chicken broth, white beans, corn, and green chilies. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Return the chicken breasts to the pot. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Shred the Chicken:
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the chili.
Add Creaminess:
Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve and Garnish:
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
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