Creamy White Chicken Chili
This hearty, cozy Creamy White Chicken Chili is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. Easy to make with pantry staples, rotisserie chicken, white beans, and green chiles. Finish with cream cheese or sour cream for an ultra-creamy, crowd-pleasing bowl!
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie or leftover
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed; cannellini or great northern
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup corn frozen or canned
Spices and Seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
For Creamy Finish
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, corn, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Season with cumin, oregano, and salt. Simmer over medium heat for about 20–25 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, cilantro, tortilla chips, or sour cream.
Notes
Customize this chili with Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeños, white corn, or even bacon crumbles. For a vegetarian version, use more beans and sautéed peppers. Coconut milk makes a delicious dairy-free substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.2mg
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