Description
A delightful fusion of traditional chili with sweet and smoky notes of Mexican street corn, this creamy white chicken chili is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, diced
- 4 Fresh Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 cans Canned White Beans (great northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Roasted Corn (frozen, canned, or fresh grilled)
- 2 Fresh Jalapeños, chopped
- 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Dice the chicken, chop the garlic and jalapeños, and measure the other ingredients.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add Aromatics: Toss in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeños; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the Broth: Add chicken broth, drained white beans, and roasted corn; stir and let simmer.
- Season It Up: Add cumin and chili powder; let simmer for around 15 minutes.
- Incorporate the Creaminess: Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted.
- Finish with Freshness: Add lime juice and cilantro just before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro and tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking. Feel free to add bell peppers or zucchini for more veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg