Creamy Chicken Apple Chili

Delight your taste buds with this unique and comforting Creamy Chicken Apple Chili, a creative twist on traditional chili recipes. This hearty dish blends tender shredded chicken, sweet and tangy diced apples, and subtle heat from green chilies into a velvety base of cream cheese and heavy cream. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and a hint of cinnamon, this chili achieves a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet. Cannellini beans add a protein-packed richness, while the optional fresh cilantro garnish brings a burst of freshness to every bowl. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or a unique crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Serve it warm and watch every spoonful disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium Sweet apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), diced
• 1 4-ounce can Green chilies, canned and diced
• 1 15-ounce can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced apples and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the diced green chilies, cannellini beans, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. During this time, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks.

Step 7

Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated, then pour in the heavy cream. Mix well and let the chili simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2266.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2515.2

Total Fat 127.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 631.1mg	0%
Sodium 4843.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.2g	0%
Total Sugars 63.0g
Protein 182.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 507.6mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 3868.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 24.8%