Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and a medley of spices into a warm, inviting bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also brings people together. Easy to prepare, it transforms simple ingredients into a delightful experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by chopping the boneless breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in softened cream cheese and chicken broth; mix until creamy (3-4 minutes).
- Fold in black beans and diced tomatoes with their juice; simmer while stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes.
- If using corn, add it now and adjust seasoning before serving hot with fresh cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg