Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili
Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili is rich and comforting, with tender chicken, silky white beans, and a gentle heat from jalapeños and green chiles rounded by melty Monterey Jack. Aromatic cumin and oregano add warmth while a touch of cayenne keeps each spoonful lively. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a game-day gathering when you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the jalapeño peppers, chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the beans, chicken broth, and chicken. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Take the pan off the heat. Gradually stir in the cheese until it melts.
- 6
Serve warm. Enjoy!
- Calories 744.2 kcal High 37%
- Protein 55.01 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 85.28 g 31%
- Total Fat 22.23 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.02 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 125.73 mg High 42%
- Sodium 3138.97 mg High 136%
- Dietary Fiber 17.41 g Good Source 62%
- Total Sugars 7.32 g --
- Added Sugars 2.68 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 496.04 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 8.3 mg Good Source 46%
- Potassium 538.1 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 69.92 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 24.65 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 744.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Jalapeño Peppers. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 744.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili healthy?
- Cha Cha's Creamy White Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 744.2 calories and 55.01 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3138.97 mg (136% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.02 g (45% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.68 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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