Description
Warm up your evenings with this Cozy White Chicken Chili, a perfect dish for a romantic date night. Tender chicken combines with creamy white beans and zesty spices in a comforting bowl that will make your taste buds dance. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, this chili creates an inviting atmosphere, ideal for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup canned white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, rinse and drain the beans, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the chicken: Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Add remaining ingredients: Mix in the white beans, green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Finish with cream: Stir in heavy cream; cook for another couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added spice, include jalapeños or cayenne pepper. This chili tastes even better the next day; consider making it ahead of time.