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Creamy White Cheddar Apple Chili

A cozy fall chili made with tender chicken, apples, white beans, and creamy white cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 2 cups white beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups white cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Brown chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Add apples, spices, beans, and broth; simmer.
  4. Stir in cream and white cheddar until smooth.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Simmer gently after adding dairy to avoid curdling.