Description
A warm and comforting chili made with tender chicken, creamy beans, and bold spices. Perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the diced chicken, ground cumin, and chili powder; cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the white beans and chicken broth; mix well.
- Lower the heat and add cream cheese; stir until melted (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the diced green chiles and lime juice; let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. You can adjust the spices according to your taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American