Description
Cozy up with a warm bowl of Cozy White Chicken Chili for Two, the ultimate comfort food perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, flavor-packed chili features tender shredded chicken, white beans, and a medley of spices, all topped with fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime. Whether it’s a date night or simply a cozy meal at home, this dish promises to warm your heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chicken until golden brown on both sides (4-5 minutes each side). Remove from pot and shred.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in green chilies, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth; bring to a simmer while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in drained beans and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Mix shredded chicken back into the pot; simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg