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Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili

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This hearty chicken chili is bursting with flavor and comes together easily, no matter which method you choose: stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot! It’s perfect for a chilly night, feeding a crowd, or a cozy weekend dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 34 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (30 oz) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 (7 oz) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed (optional: low-fat)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes (pick your favorites):

  • Cilantro
  • Scallions
  • Tortilla chips
  • Lime wedges
  • Shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Avocado

Instructions

Stovetop:

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Sauté 3-5 minutes.
  • Add chicken breasts, beans, green chiles, corn, broth, and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20-30 minutes.
  • While simmering, cube cream cheese. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to pot.
  • Stir in cream cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Garnish and enjoy!

Crockpot:

  • Follow steps 1 & 2 from Stovetop instructions (in a large skillet).
  • Transfer sauteed veggies to a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and cook on LOW 7-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
  • Shred chicken, return to pot, season, and garnish!

Instant Pot:

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Follow steps 1 & 2 from Stovetop instructions.
  • Add remaining ingredients, lock lid, and pressure cook on HIGH 20 minutes.
  • Do a Quick Release, shred chicken, then stir in cream cheese. Sauté for 3-5 minutes if chili is thin.
  • Season, garnish, and enjoy!
  • Author: Anwar
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 229kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 792mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg