Description
A comforting and creamy chicken chili loaded with flavors and beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- to taste Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 28 ounces white, butter or pinto beans (2 cans)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce or passata (one can)
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- to taste freshly chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced) in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, until they develop a bit of a golden-brown crust.
- Add the 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (if using), and a generous pinch each of Kosher salt and pepper. Stir well to combine, cooking for 1 minute longer to infuse the chicken bites with the seasonings.
- Add the 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 28 ounces white, butter or pinto beans, and 15 ounces tomato sauce or passata, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through and the chili starts to thicken.
- When ready, add the 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese and stir well until dissolved into the chili. It will bring so much richness to the dish!
- Serve the chili warm, sprinkled with 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 green onions (sliced), and freshly chopped cilantro (if using).
Notes
- This chili can be enhanced with additional spices such as cumin or paprika for an extra kick!
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is easily doubled for meal prep or large gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg