Description
Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly nights and gatherings. This creamy, zesty chili combines tender chicken with rich cream cheese, spices, and vibrant vegetables, creating a comforting bowl that warms both the heart and soul. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no-salt-added)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 bell peppers (diced, any color)
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing onions and bell peppers, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken breasts along with chili powder and cumin; cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, and cream cheese cut into chunks; stir well.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, sear the chicken before adding other ingredients. Substitute turkey for chicken or add chickpeas for a vegetarian version. Top with sour cream or avocado slices for extra creaminess.