Easy Creamy White Chicken Chili for Cozy Weeknights
This easy white chicken chili delivers rich, velvety comfort food flavor using simple ingredients. It is a quick, one-pot meal perfect for a satisfying family dinner on a busy weeknight.
- 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
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (mild)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for mild spice)
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 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, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, rinsed cannellini beans, diced green chilies, and frozen corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the chili is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until fully incorporated, creating a velvety texture. Do not boil the chili after adding the dairy.
- Taste the chili and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- For the best texture, use room temperature cream cheese so it melts smoothly into the broth.
- If you want a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
- Garnish options include shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, or a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
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