White Chicken Chili Stove Top
This White Chicken Chili Stove Top recipe is your cozy, creamy, not-too-heavy answer to classic chili cravings. Packed with pantry staples, tender chicken, white beans, and just the right amount of spice—it's quick, flexible, and comforting for the whole family.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
- Slow Cooker (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, rotisserie or leftover
- 1 can white beans drained and rinsed (Great Northern or Cannellini)
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can chopped green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed, room temp for easier melting
- 0.5 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings
- sliced jalapeños optional
- shredded Jack or cheddar cheese
- fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add chicken, beans, corn, green chiles, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream cheese and sour cream. Stir until fully melted and combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
To cook in a slow cooker: Combine all ingredients except cream cheese and sour cream. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream 30 minutes before done.
Freezes well without toppings. Add a splash of broth when reheating if needed. Try variations with turkey, more beans, or smoked paprika for flavor boosts.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg
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