Creamy White Chicken Chili
This creamy white chicken chili is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful dish loaded with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and a rich, creamy broth. It's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings and easily adaptable for stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed; Great Northern or cannellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 package cream cheese softened, or use 1 cup heavy cream
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- fresh cilantro
- lime wedges
- avocado sliced
Instructions
- Season and cook the chicken until tender, then shred or dice it.
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add green chiles, white beans, and all the spices. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let flavors blend for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese (or heavy cream) until fully melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the pot and heat through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, cilantro, lime, or avocado.
Notes
To save time, use rotisserie chicken. For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the beans before adding them. Adjust spice levels to your taste with more chiles or jalapeños.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg
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