Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make dish features tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty spices that come together in a rich, flavorful broth. With just a few simple ingredients and versatile cooking methods—including stovetop, slow cooker, or instant pot—you can have a delightful meal on the table in under an hour. Customize your chili with fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro, and cheese to suit your taste. Whether you’re using leftover rotisserie chicken or making it from scratch, this recipe promises warmth and satisfaction in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Juice from 1/2 small lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover chicken)
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened (3–5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, cayenne pepper, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Drain and rinse great northern beans; puree half with a splash of broth for creaminess (optional).
- Add both pureed and whole beans along with corn to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15–30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and shredded chicken until combined.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro, cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg