White Chili Baked Chicken Breast
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, spicy sauce, hearty white beans, and sweet corn, perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1½ lbs, patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ to 1 tsp kosher salt to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder mild
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (4–7 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed and softened
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1–2 tsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Thinly sliced jalapeños optional
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla strips or crushed chips optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly oil a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, then coat it generously with the seasoning mix. Place it in the dish.
- Allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
Layering
- Scatter the drained white beans and corn kernels around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced green chiles. Dot the pan with the cubed cream cheese.
Baking
- Bake for 15 minutes to soften the cream cheese.
- Remove the dish from the oven and stir the sauce around the chicken to help melt the cream cheese.
- Mix in the Greek yogurt and half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
Finishing Touches
- Top with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Stir in the lime zest and lime juice after removing from the oven. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Serving
- Spoon the sauce generously over the chicken and top with freshly chopped cilantro, jalapeños, and tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
Consider placing lime wedges on the side for an extra zest hit!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g
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