Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Cream Cheese Chicken Chili, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a creamy broth. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this chili is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and green bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic followed by chicken breasts. Cook until chicken is white on all sides (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Add chili powder and cumin, then stir in cubed cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg