Description

A rich, tangy, and comforting winter staple made with tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, and zesty green chiles. This easy 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and tastes like it simmered all day.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
32 oz (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz (113g) can diced green chiles (including liquid)
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
8 oz (225g) block cream cheese, softened
2 cans (15 oz / 425g each) white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini), rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional: ½ cup chopped cilantro
Optional: 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in a large pot. Add chicken broth and green chiles (with liquid). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. (Skip if using rotisserie chicken).
Remove chicken from pot and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
Add rinsed white beans, cumin, and garlic powder to the pot. Stir and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir constantly until cream cheese is melted and incorporated.
Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Stir in optional shredded cheese if using.
Serve hot with toppings such as cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Notes

Rinse beans thoroughly to avoid starchy texture. Soften cream cheese before adding to prevent clumping. Keep heat low when adding dairy to prevent curdling. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy; freeze the base without cream/cheese if meal prepping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 650
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 5
Protein: 28

Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chili, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, winter comfort food, weeknight meals, chicken chili