Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 (4 oz) can mild or hot green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken breasts, cumin, and chili powder; stir until coated with spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and green chilies; bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Finish by adding lime juice; garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg