White Chicken Chili with Cheese
A cozy and comforting White Chicken Chili that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and zesty spices, perfect for winter evenings with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sautéing onion and garlic: In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Combining ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, white beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmering the chili: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Adding creaminess: Stir in milk or cream and shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Final taste adjustment: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serving hot: Serve in bowls garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce. Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth as per preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg