Snowy Day White Chili
Warm up on a chilly day with this creamy and comforting Snowy Day White Chili, a crowd-pleasing spin on traditional chili that’s perfect for cold-weather nights. Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, and a hint of heat from jalapeño and diced green chiles, this one-pot dish comes together in just 50 minutes. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, each bite is brimming with bold, zesty flavor. Cream cheese adds a luscious, velvety finish, while a squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens the dish. Serve it steaming hot, topped with chopped cilantro and shredded Monterey Jack for a truly satisfying bowl of comfort. Whether you’re hosting a game day party or craving a weeknight dinner full of flavor, this easy white chili recipe will make your snowy day unforgettable! Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chili recipe, one-pot dinner, winter comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 15-ounce cans canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 4-ounce can canned diced green chiles
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add chicken breasts to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove and set aside on a plate.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the cumin, coriander, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Add the white beans, green chiles, and frozen corn.
Return the chicken to the pot, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
Add the cream cheese to the chili, stirring until fully melted and incorporated. Stir in the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your Snowy Day White Chili!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.2 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 561 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 7074 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.1 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 229.4 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1217 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 31.0 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 5646 mg | 120% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
