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Creamy Southwestern White Chicken Chili

A rich and creamy chili filled with tender chicken and zesty green chilies, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink. Remove and shred the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in white beans, chicken broth, heavy cream, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors meld.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like cilantro or avocado.

Notes

For quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken. To add heat, include jalapeños or cayenne pepper. For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.