Easy White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 1 medium White Onion (peeled and diced)
• 4 ribs Celery Stalks (diced)
• 1 Bell Pepper (any color, seeded and diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin (toasted optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder (mild)
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (pinch, optional for heat)
• 2 cans Diced Green Chilies (4 oz each, drained)
• 3 cans Cannellini Beans (15 oz each, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Frozen Corn (can use canned corn)
• 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth (store‑bought)
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (cubed, softened)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the chicken, onion, celery, and bell pepper; mince the garlic; measure out all spices and have the beans, corn, chilies, broth, and cream cheese ready.

   Time: PT8M

2. Brown Chicken

   Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium‑high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Sauté Vegetables

   Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5‑7 minutes. The chicken should be nearly cooked through.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add Aromatics & Spices

   Stir in the minced garlic, 2 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp chili powder, and a pinch (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper. Cook for about 90 seconds until fragrant.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

5. Combine Beans, Corn, and Broth

   Add the drained green chilies, drained cannellini beans, corn, and 4 cups low‑sodium chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium

6. Finish with Cream Cheese

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the cubed cream cheese until fully melted and the chili thickens, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

7. Garnish and Serve

   Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

10 g