Description
Indulge in a bowl of Cream Cheese Chicken Chili, where creamy richness meets tender chicken and a hint of spice. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings, transforming any meal into a cherished gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with cumin and chili powder. Cook until the chicken is white all over (about 7 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, white beans, and cream cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg