Best White Chicken Chili

This white chicken chili is a comforting, creamy, and easy-to-make meal perfect for weeknights. Made with white beans, green chilies, and tender chicken, it balances cozy flavors with quick cooking. Family-friendly and freezer-ready, it's a bowl worth sharing.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Chili, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

Large Pot

Ingredients

Pantry Staples

2 cans white beans cannellini or great northern, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can mild green chilies
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder

Fresh Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken breasts or thighs cooked and shredded
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot. Cook onion until translucent, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in beans and shredded chicken. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.
Mash 1 cup of beans separately and stir them into the pot to thicken the chili.
Finish by seasoning with salt, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, cheese, avocado, or tortilla chips.

Notes

This recipe is freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and easily customizable. For a dairy-free version, swap in coconut milk. For more heat, add jalapeños or cayenne. Don’t skip the garnishes — they bring the chili to life.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.2mg

Keyword chicken, comfort food, White Chili

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