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white chicken chili

A creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make white chicken chili that's low carb and rich with spices and cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Shredded Chicken (Rotisserie or otherwise)
  • 1.5 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter (divided)
  • 0.75 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1.5 cups Monterey Jack Cheese (grated)
  • 8 ounces Diced Green Chilies (canned) 2 cans

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • In a thick-bottomed dutch oven or stock pot, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, and sriracha sauce.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the cream cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
  • Add the seasoned shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilies to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, being careful not to scorch the bottom.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve hot and enjoy your creamy white chicken chili!

Notes

This white chicken chili is perfect for chilly evenings and can be customized with extra jalapeños or sour cream for added heat and creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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