White Chicken Chili Recipe
This comforting white chicken chili is packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, green chiles, and warm spices. Simple, hearty, and ready in about 30 minutes, it’s a family favorite for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 cans (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (for topping)
- fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
- lime wedges (for serving)
- tortilla chips or strips (for serving)
- diced avocado (for topping)
Instructions
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
- Add diced onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom. Stir in cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Add all beans, green chiles, and corn. Return chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir in sour cream and cream cheese until melted. Simmer 5 minutes.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add the cream cheese in small chunks so it melts smoothly. Want it lighter? Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt. This chili tastes even better the next day and freezes beautifully for meal prep.
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 32g