Description
A fast and cozy white cheddar apple chicken chili that blends savory shredded chicken, tender apples, creamy white cheddar, and warm spices into a comforting yet unexpected weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 apple, diced
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced apple and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the shredded chicken, white beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the chili to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded white cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve warm.
Notes
Tart apples like Granny Smith balance the creamy cheese best.
Add extra broth if the chili becomes too thick.
Stir gently after adding cheese to prevent sticking.
Great topped with green onions or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
