Description

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting dish that promises to warm you up, making it perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings. This flavorful chili combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and a rich cream cheese base, creating a delightful blend that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for meal prep, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz full-fat cream cheese
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add chicken breasts and broth to the pot; bring to a gentle simmer for about 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pot, shred it, and stir in cream cheese until melted.
Return shredded chicken to the pot along with black beans, corn, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until heated through.
Let simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding broth. Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add more beans for extra protein. Customize the spice level by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.