Cozy White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili is cozy, creamy, and full of flavor without feeling heavy. Perfect for chilly nights when you need a bowl of comfort fast. Even picky eaters love it—and it's so simple, you'll have it memorized in no time.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded; rotisserie works great
- 2 cans white beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can green chiles mild preferred
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup cream cheese cut into cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a little oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and green chiles. Stir and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white beans. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked, shredded chicken. Stir and heat through, about 5 more minutes.
- Add the cream cheese in small chunks and stir constantly until fully melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Want it thicker? Mash some beans before adding. Add sweet corn or spinach for variation. Don’t freeze with cream cheese—add dairy when reheating. Top with cilantro, lime, green onions, or tortilla chips for extra fun.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg
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