Description
Creamy Chicken Chili Delight is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, white beans, green chilies, and a rich, velvety base. Perfect for cozy nights or game days, this easy-to-make chili is packed with flavor and topped with melted cheese, fresh cilantro, and a touch of lime. A family favorite that’s both hearty and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned (5-6 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (2 minutes). Add green chilies and white beans, mixing well.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently. Bring to a simmer and let flavors meld for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend half a cup of white beans before adding.
- Adjust spice level with jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Serve with tortillas, cornbread, or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy chicken chili, white chicken chili, easy chili recipe, comfort food, family dinner, creamy chili delight, weeknight meal