Creamy White Chicken Chili
A warm and comforting dish that's easy to prepare, perfect for family dinners and cozy nights in. This creamy chili is filled with flavor and a great way to use leftover chicken.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Can use leftover or rotisserie chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth Make sure it's gluten-free if necessary
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy cream
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add in the shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Adjust the spices according to your heat preference by adding jalapeños or more chili powder. For a thicker chili, let it simmer longer or add more beans. If you want a lighter version, you can replace heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream option.