Description
Creamy white chicken chili is a comforting and easy one-pot meal made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, corn, and a blend of warm spices. It’s perfect for beginner cooks and makes a quick and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
- Shredded cooked chicken
- White beans (cannellini or great northern)
- Diced green chiles
- Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Chicken broth
- Cream cheese
- Yellow or white onion
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Oregano
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Lime juice
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add shredded chicken, green chiles, white beans, corn, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Add cream cheese in chunks and stir continuously until it melts completely and the soup becomes creamy. For extra creaminess, blend a small portion using an immersion blender.
- Stir in lime juice before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- If the chili is too thick, add extra broth to thin it out.
- Control the heat by adjusting the type and amount of chiles.
- Dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or dairy-free cream cheese work well.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg