Easy White Chicken Chili
Easy White Chicken Chili is comfort food for those chaotic weeknights—warm, creamy, and packed with flavor, yet incredibly quick and low-effort to make.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded; rotisserie or leftover
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed (navy or great northern)
- 1 can green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder or 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or sour cream
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- chopped cilantro
- sliced green onions
- tortilla chips for serving or crumbling on top
- cornbread for serving
Instructions
- Add cooked chicken, white beans, green chilies, spices, and chicken broth to a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a steady simmer over medium heat.
- Let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash a few beans against the pot for added creaminess, if desired.
- Stir in cream cheese (or sour cream) until fully melted and smooth.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings like cheese, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
Notes
This chili is highly adaptable—swap the beans, skip the chicken for a vegetarian version, or add extras like tomatoes, lime juice, or jalapeños for a kick. It freezes well and tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5g
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