Description
A warm and inviting chili that blends savory and sweet with tender chicken, creamy white cheddar, and crisp apples, ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 can white beans, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced apple, shredded chicken, white beans, and spices. Mix well.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring to a simmer. Let it bubble away for 20 minutes.
- Once simmered, stir in the white cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, adding optional toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or extra cheese.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, sauté the spices with the onions. Adjust spice levels to suit taste. Can be made ahead of time; flavors improve after a night in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg