White Chicken Chili Recipe: A Cozy, Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
A warm and creamy white chicken chili recipe that combines tender chicken, savory turkey bacon, and a delightful blend of spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from pot and crumble.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken breasts, broth, beans, green chiles, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and crumbled bacon. Heat through before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté the spices for a minute before adding the liquids.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg