PrintEasy Creamy White Chicken Chili: Comfort Food Ready Fast
You need this recipe for the best white chicken chili. It is a simple, one-pot comfort food meal packed with tender chicken and a rich, creamy broth. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, diced green chilies, cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, and corn.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Add the cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese melts completely and the chili becomes creamy. This step creates the rich, savory white sauce.
- Season the chili with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For an even easier weeknight meal, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for the shredded white chicken.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
- Top this hearty white chili with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 120