Best White Chicken Chili Recipe
This creamy, hearty white chicken chili is a comforting bowl of goodness made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and just the right touch of spice. Perfect for weeknights, game days, or slow Sundays — it’s a recipe that brings everyone to the table.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Ladle
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans diced green chiles 4 oz each
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz each
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or leftover
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Creamy Finish
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- fresh cilantro
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- lime wedges
- crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
- Add the diced green chiles and white beans. Stir to coat in spices and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until fully melted and smooth. Simmer for 5 more minutes to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, cheese, lime wedges, or tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream. This chili is freezer-friendly and even better the next day. Use rotisserie chicken for a quick weeknight meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.2mg
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