Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our creamy White Chicken Chili, a delightful twist on traditional chili. This hearty dish features tender shredded chicken, zesty spices, and a smooth texture from Neufchatel cheese, making it perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends and family. With minimal prep time and easy-to-customize ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Serve it with your choice of toppings for a fun and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 package Neufchatel cheese
- 1¼ cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cans cannellini beans
- 2½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- Fresh lime juice and cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened; add minced garlic.
- Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, and spices; bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Optionally puree some cannellini beans for creaminess.
- Add Neufchatel cheese, corn, and both whole and pureed beans; stir until combined.
- Mix in shredded chicken along with lime juice and cilantro; adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg