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White Cheddar Apple Chicken Chili

A creamy, cozy chicken chili made with apples and melted white cheddar for a sweet-savory comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add garlic and apples; cook briefly.
  3. Add chicken and broth; simmer until chicken is cooked.
  4. Shred chicken and return to pot.
  5. Stir in cream and cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add white cheddar gradually and season to taste.
  7. Simmer gently and serve warm.

Notes

Add cheese slowly over low heat to prevent separation.