Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings, blending tender chicken with aromatic spices and a creamy, velvety sauce. This flavorful dish is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Enjoy this hearty chili topped with fresh ingredients for an explosion of taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the pot; season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot, shred with forks, then return to pot.
- Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg