Description
This Creamy Beanless White Chicken Chili is a rich, comforting twist on traditional chili, made without beans and packed with tender chicken, green chilies, cream, and flavorful spices. It’s a low-carb, hearty meal perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 oz canned diced green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, and coriander. Cook until chicken is browned on all sides.
- Stir in the green chilies and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and cream cheese, whisking until fully melted and smooth.
- Simmer for another 5–10 minutes until the chili thickens slightly.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a dash of cayenne.
- You can use a rotisserie chicken to save time — just add it after sautéing the onions and garlic.
- To make it dairy-free, use coconut cream and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
- This chili pairs well with crusty bread or over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
