Description
Homemade Trader Joe’s White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in. This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender chicken with zesty spices and fresh ingredients to create a warm hug in a bowl. Simple to make and utterly satisfying, it’s sure to impress your family and friends during gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Get ready to savor each delightful spoonful of this heartwarming chili that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cans (4 oz each) mild canned green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and canned green chiles; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with cream cheese. Stir until melted and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg